Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate Powder

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate Powder

Ultra-mild amino acid surfactant powder used in gentle cleansing systems for skin, scalp, and hair formulations.

INCI Name: Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Appearance: White to off-white powder

Solubility: Water-dispersible

Function: Mild surfactant, cleansing agent, foam enhancer

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is a gentle amino acid-derived surfactant valued for its mild cleansing profile and soft after-feel. It is commonly used in sulfate-free facial cleansers, shampoos, body washes, baby care products, and sensitive skin formulations where reduced harshness and elegant foam are desired.

Supplied as a cosmetic raw material for formulation use.

What It Does

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate provides gentle cleansing while helping maintain a softer skin and hair feel compared to harsher traditional surfactants. Its amino acid-based structure makes it especially useful in modern sulfate-free and mild cleansing systems.

Key Benefits

• Provides gentle cleansing with reduced harshness.
• Supports soft, smooth after-feel on skin and hair.
• Suitable for sulfate-free formulations.
• Works well in sensitive skin and baby care products.
• Can improve mildness when blended with stronger surfactants.
• Produces soft, creamy foam.

Typical Use Levels

• 2–5% — Mild cleansing support and foam improvement
• 5–15% — Facial cleansers and body wash systems
• 15–30% — Concentrated surfactant and syndet systems

How to Incorporate

• Disperse slowly into the water phase with mixing.
• May require gentle heat for smoother incorporation.
• Can be combined with amphoteric, nonionic, and other amino acid surfactants.

Formulation Notes

• Often paired with Cocamidopropyl Betaine, SCI, or glucosides for balanced foam and mildness.
• Suitable for facial cleansers and sensitive skin applications.
• Can help reduce the harshness of stronger cleansing systems.
• Final pH adjustment may be required depending on formulation type.
• Store properly to avoid moisture absorption.

Common Applications

• Facial cleansers
• Shampoos and scalp cleansers
• Body washes
• Baby care products
• Sulfate-free cleansing systems
• Syndet bars and powder cleansers

Useful when formulators want cleansing without making skin feel like it lost a legal dispute with detergent.

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

Storage

• Store in a cool, dry environment.
• Keep container tightly sealed.
• Protect from moisture and contamination.

Disclaimer

This material is supplied for cosmetic formulation use only. Users are responsible for evaluating suitability, stability, processing conditions, and regulatory compliance within finished formulations.