Ingredient guide
Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate
INCI name · sodium olivoyl glutamate
In short
Sodium olivoyl glutamate is a mild, olive‑derived cleansing ingredient. It lifts impurities while disrupting fewer surface lipids than harsher detergents.
What it is
Sodium salt of olive fatty acid conjugated with glutamic acid; mild acyl-amino acid surfactant at physiological pH (~6); causes minimal disruption to stratum corneum lipid bilayers compared with sulfate surfactants; suited to sensitive-skin cleansers and barrier-care wash-off formulas.
Evidence receipt
No linked study yet
No verified study is linked to this exact ingredient and route. The guidance below describes conventional use; it is not evidence of efficacy.
Where it sits
It works in the cleanse step. Clean skin lets everything after it absorb properly.
- Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate
- Tone
- Serum
- Moisturise
- SPF
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What does Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate do for skin?
It provides gentle cleansing and helps maintain a comfortable skin feel by being less stripping than strong surfactants.
Who is Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate for?
It works well for sensitive and dry skin, or anyone wanting a softer, low‑foam cleanse.
How is Sodium Olivoyl Glutamate used?
You’ll mostly find it in cream cleansers and gel cleansers designed to keep the skin barrier comfortable.
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