Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate

Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Sodium olivoyl L-glutamate, Olive oil derived amino acid
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
A natural amino acid-derived surfactant developed from olive oil and glutamic acid, created to provide gentle cleansing while maintaining a connection to traditional olive oil skincare practices.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR