SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE
Is SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE safe for seborrheic dermatitis?
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate is not automatically unsafe for seborrheic dermatitis, but suitability depends on the complete formula. It is mainly an emulsifier and conditioning surfactant that keeps creams stable, not a treatment ingredient.
No applicable ingredient-specific evidence found for this page shows that Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate feeds Malassezia. Its stearoyl group should not be assumed to behave like free stearic acid on skin without supporting evidence. Judge the finished product and stop if it repeatedly increases stinging, itching or redness.
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What is it?
A quick identity check, separate from the seb derm guidance above.
01 / 05- Material type
- Emulsifying and conditioning surfactant
- Ingredient family
- Acyl glutamate surfactant
- Cosmetic function
- Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant - Emulsifying
What is SODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE used for in skincare?
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate combines a stearoyl group with the amino acid glutamic acid to create an anionic emulsifier. It helps oil and water stay mixed and can improve skin or hair feel. Its role is formula structure and conditioning, not antifungal activity.