DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE
Is DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE safe for seborrheic dermatitis?
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate is context-dependent for seborrheic dermatitis because the full cleansing or emulsifying system determines how it feels. It supports cleansing and conditioning but is not a treatment.
Its stearoyl group is chemically attached to glutamate, so it should not be treated as free stearic acid based on the name alone. No exact human seb derm or ingredient-specific Malassezia study was found. In a rinse-off product, overall surfactant strength, pH and after-feel are more useful guides than a single ingredient.
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What is it?
A quick identity check, separate from the seb derm guidance above.
01 / 05- Material type
- Fatty-acyl amino-acid salt
- Ingredient family
- Glutamate surfactant
- Cosmetic function
- Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing
What is DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE used for in skincare?
Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate is an amino-acid-derived surfactant made from glutamic acid and a stearoyl group. It helps cleanse, condition skin and stabilise oil-and-water mixtures, often contributing a smooth or creamy feel. It is commonly blended with other mild surfactants, fatty alcohols and emulsifiers in cleansers and creams.