Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate
What Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate is & what it does
Magnesium palmitoyl glutamate is an amino-acid-derived surfactant, the magnesium salt of a palmitic-acid-modified glutamic acid. It is commonly used as a mild cleansing and emulsifying agent, and amino-acid surfactants of this type are valued for being gentle compared with harsher detergents. It can also help stabilize emulsions and condition the skin. No specific concerns are flagged for this ingredient here.
What is Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate?
It is an amino-acid-derived surfactant, the magnesium salt of palmitic-acid-modified glutamic acid. It is commonly used as a mild cleansing and emulsifying agent.
What does Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate do in skincare?
It acts as a gentle surfactant and emulsifier, helping cleanse or stabilize emulsions while conditioning the skin. Amino-acid surfactants like this are valued for being milder than harsher detergents.
Is Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate safe?
Amino-acid surfactants of this type are generally considered gentle and well tolerated, and no specific concerns are flagged for it here. Sensitive users can patch test as a precaution.
Sunscreens with Magnesium Palmitoyl Glutamate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur UV Derma Tone Up Sun Cream
88/100
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Clinique Foundation Almost Powder Makeup
49/100
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Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 15 Neutral Fair
49/100