Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate

Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate

AKA “Taurine Surfactant, Coconut-Derived Cleanser”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Sodium taurine cocoyl methyltaurate

AKA: Taurine Surfactant, Coconut-Derived Cleanser

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

2-(N-Coco-acyl-N-methylamino)ethanesulfonic acid, sodium 2-aminoethanesulfonate salt Science: Functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

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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.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Emulsifying

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Removes dirt and impurities

Lifts away dirt and oil

Mixes oil and water

Traditional Use

Mild amino acid surfactant synthesized in the 1990s combining coconut oil with taurine. Engineered specifically for gentle cleansing in baby shampoos and sensitive skin formulations as a sulfate-free alternative.