What it is
Derived from the amino acid glutamic acid, this is an oil-gelling agent that structures oils and esters into firm, often transparent gels. It is used to build clear oil gels, sticks, and balms with a pleasant feel.
Safety & warnings
Used as a structuring agent and generally well tolerated.
Origin & sourcing
Derived from glutamic acid (an amino acid) and lauric acid.
Questions everyone asks
What does dibutyl lauroyl glutamide do?
It gels and thickens oils, allowing clear oil gels, sticks, and balms.
What is it made from?
It is derived from the amino acid glutamic acid and lauric acid.