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Stearoyl Glutamic Acid

Stearoyl Glutamic Acid

Stearoyl Glutamic Acid is an amino-acid–based emulsifying aid used to stabilize oil and water phases.

FunctionalFunctional ingredient, not graded for skin benefits
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Sources2 cited

Stearoyl Glutamic Acid is an amino-acid–based emulsifying aid used to stabilize oil and water phases.

What it does

Supports the formula as a emollient / amino-acid emulsifying aid line item on cosmetic labels.

The evidence

Functional ingredient (not graded for skin benefits): Conventional cosmetic INCI with established use context from CIR/SCCS/manufacturer definitions and INCI databases such as SpecialChem/PubChem[1].

How to use it

Expect this as a supporting INCI line item unless labelled as a featured active.

What it does in the formula

Functional ingredient — not graded for skin benefits
Stearoyl Glutamic Acid is an amino-acid–based emulsifying aid used to stabilize oil and water phases.[1]

Safety & limits

Source and region, always
all — Used in cosmetics within conventional leave-on/rinse-off levels; see cited safety literature.[1] CA US EU UK

Sources · 2

Numbered as cited in the text
  1. [1]Cosmetic Ingredient Review. Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment. CIR (2010)regulator
  2. [2]SpecialChem. SpecialChem INCI profile: Stearoyl Glutamic Acid. SpecialChem (2024)other

Revision history

18 Sept 2026Drafted by botTheSkindex Desk