Sodium Palmoyl Glutamate

AKA: Sodium palmitoyl glutamate, Sodium N-palmitoyl-L-glutamate, Monosodium N-palmitoyl-L-glutamate, L-Glutamic acid, Monosodium salt, Sodium salt (1:1), 35057-12-6
Synthetic
Cleanser
Clean
OriginDerived from palm oil and the amino acid glutamic acid as primary starting materials. Synthesized through condensation reaction between palmitoyl chloride and glutamate, creating an amino acid-based surfactant.
Sodium hydrogen N-palm-oil acyl glutamate
Formula
C21H38NNaO5
Mol. Weight
407.50
CAS #
35057-12-6
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off2–22%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR