Sodium Glycinate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Glycine, Monosodium salt, Sodium glycine, Sodium aminoacetate, Sodium glycocollate, Sodium salt (1:1), ORISTAR SGLY
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Clean
Sodium Glycinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Also known as Glycine. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Formula
C2H4NNaO2
Mol. Weight
97.05
CAS #
6000-44-8
Form
Powder
State
Dry Powder; Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
The sodium salt of glycine, the simplest amino acid. Developed as a mild surfactant and skin conditioning ingredient in modern cosmetics, offering gentler cleansing than traditional sulfates.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR