Surfactants: Acyl-amino acids and salts

There are three categories of acyl amino acids and salts, which are anionic surfactants. Acyl glutamatesAcyl peptidesAcyl sarcosidesAcyl glutamates are created by the acylation of glutamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid. They are poor foamers but very gentle cleansers that are mild to the skin and eyes, and are generally used in shampoos. You…