SODIUM POLYGLUTAMATE

Ingredient type: HUMECTANT/WATER-SOLUBLE

✨ Role: Sodium polyglutamate is primarily used as a moisturizing and conditioning agent. It helps maintain skin hydration by trapping water in the surface layers, thereby improving skin softness and elasticity.

Ingredient type: Water-soluble

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for most skin types.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic or derived from plant sources, so it is compatible with a vegan lifestyle.

✨ Note: Sodium polyglutamate has a higher hydration capacity than hyaluronic acid, making it very effective in moisturizing formulations. It is generally well tolerated, but as with any ingredient, it is advisable to perform a skin test beforehand.

Found in: This compound is often found in serums, moisturizers, masks, and anti-aging products for its moisturizing and smoothing properties.