What is sodium methyl cocoyl taurate?

It's a mild surfactant made from coconut oil and the amino acid taurine, used as a cleanser in soaps and shampoos. It foams and removes oils more gently than many conventional surfactants.

Is sodium methyl cocoyl taurate safe?

Regulatory reviews have not identified safety concerns with this ingredient in cosmetics. It's considered one of the milder surfactant options.

surfactant

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

Generally safe·Strong evidence

A gentle amino acid-based surfactant derived from coconut oil, used as a primary cleanser in many sulfate-free shampoos and body washes. It is well tolerated and designed to reduce irritation common to harsher sulfonated surfactants.

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What is sodium methyl cocoyl taurate?: It's a mild surfactant made from coconut oil and the amino acid taurine, used as a cleanser in soaps and shampoos. It foams and removes oils more gently than many conventional surfactants.
Is sodium methyl cocoyl taurate safe?: Regulatory reviews have not identified safety concerns with this ingredient in cosmetics. It's considered one of the milder surfactant options.

Products with Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

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CosIng database entry ↗

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