Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
What Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is & what it does
A gentle, amino-acid-derived surfactant that cleanses mildly while respecting the skin barrier. It suits sensitive-skin cleansers.
What does Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate do in skincare?
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is an amino-acid-based surfactant used mainly as a gentle cleansing and foaming agent. It helps lift away oil and dirt and is often chosen for milder cleansers and shampoos. It can also act as an emulsifier in some formulas.
Is Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate natural or synthetic?
It is typically made from coconut- or palm-derived lauric acid combined with glutamic acid, an amino acid, so it is usually described as naturally derived. The components are processed to form the final surfactant. Plant-sourced grades are generally suitable for vegan formulas.
Is Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate safe?
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate is widely regarded as one of the milder surfactants and is commonly used in gentle cleansers. Like all cleansing agents it can be drying if used in very high amounts or left on the skin too long. Individual sensitivities can occur, so follow product directions.
Sunscreens with Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
We rate 45 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Bioderma Photoderm Aquafluide SPF 50+ Tinted Sunscreen
91/100
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Fluff Superfood Face Cream SPF 50
89/100
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9tails Exo-hydro SPF 50
89/100
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LACURA Ultrafluido Solar Facial SPF 50+
89/100
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Bioderma Photoderm Spot-age SPF 50+
88/100
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Bioderma Photoderm Cream SPF 50
87/100
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Rilastil 365 Specifics D-clar SPF 50+ (light)
85/100
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Rilastil Sun System Water Touch Fluid SPF 50+ (hydrating)
84/100
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Kose Suncut UV Perfect Essence SPF 50
84/100
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Cosmed Sun Essential SPF 50 Pa+++ High Protection For Oily Skin
83/100