emulsifier · emollient
Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
Generally safe·Limited evidence
A mild synthetic emulsifier and conditioning agent derived from plant sterols and amino acids. It is gentle and generally well tolerated in skincare formulations.
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