Sodium Methyltaurate Isopalmitamide

AKA “Fatty Acid Surfactant, Mild Cleanser”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Sodium methyltaurate isopalmitamide

AKA: Fatty Acid Surfactant, Mild Cleanser

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Amino Acid

Synthetic

Clean

Science: Functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Surfactant Cleansing

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Removes dirt and impurities

Lifts away dirt and oil

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic surfactant combining taurine chemistry with fatty acid derivatives. Designed for gentle cleansing in contemporary personal care formulations.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

EWG

CIR

Insufficient

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Sodium Methyltaurate Isopalmitamide

European Commission

EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)

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Verified Feb 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR