Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

Explained

DSG is used as a surfactant.

Surfactants are cleansing ingredients that help remove oil, dirt, and other impurities from the skin. They work by reducing surface tension between water and oils/dirt to allow them to be easily rinsed away.

See all 1,073 products with Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate

What it does

Cleansing To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
1.3%
Top categories
Makeup
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 33659
INCI Name DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE
EC #  253-773-3
All Functions Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant