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
Products with Disodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
33659
INCI Name
DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE
EC #
 253-773-3
All Functions
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant