Snapshot
- Overview
- An amino-acid emulsifier that adds glide and light moisture.
- Category
- Emulsifying, Barrier Support, Hydration, Skin Conditioning
- Type
- Emulsifier
Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine
Sodium dilauramidoglutamide lysine is an amino-acid-derived emulsifying complex of lauroyl glutamate and lysine. It stabilizes emulsions, improves spreadability, and supports a cushioned feel with light moisture retention.
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Our take
Is Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine a Good Ingredient?
It rates Good as an amino-acid-derived emulsifier that stabilizes textures and improves spread with a low irritation profile, supporting a comfortable feel in barrier-friendly formulations.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It helps formulas glide on smoothly and feel cushioned, supporting a comfortable skin feel, and aids moisture retention for a softer, more supple appearance.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's frequently found in lightweight creams, lotions, and milky serums to stabilize oil-in-water blends, and used in sunscreens and cleansing creams for a refined, non-greasy texture.
Before you use it
Safety
It's generally well tolerated, with a low likelihood of irritation at typical use levels. Very sensitive skin may experience mild transient redness if used in higher-actives formulas.
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