Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate

Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sodium olivoyl L-glutamate, Olive oil derived amino acid
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
OriginDerived from olive oil and glutamic acid (an amino acid), combined through synthetic chemistry. Produced by esterifying olive oil fatty acids with glutamic acid, then neutralizing with sodium hydroxide.
Glutamic acid, N-olive oil acyl derivs., sodium salt
CAS #
210545-23-6; 616-91-1; 1188-37-0; 2490-97-3; 35305-74-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR