Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

The details

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a gentle, coconut-derived cleansing surfactant. It's most commonly found in "sulfate-free" cleansers. As a taurate, it belongs to a class of anionic surfactants prized for being efficient at cleansing without harshness, good performance in hard water, stability across a wide pH range, and easily biodegradable. It is able to lift away oil and grime and make a nice lather without stripping your skin, so it's a good pick for sensitive skin. Safety-wise, it has a good record. The CIR Expert Panel has concluded this ingredient to be safe in cosmetics and concentrations go up to 11% in leave-on products or 13% in rinse-off products. Despite being derived from coconut oil, this ingredient is fungal acne safe. It's a water-soluble surfactant with no fatty oils or esters left intact on skin for the Malassezia yeast to feed.

Found in (20 products)

Round Lab

1025 Dokdo Cleanser

Face Washes

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+5

CeraVe

Foaming Facial Cleanser

Face Washes

Oil-freeAlcohol-freeSulfate-free+4

SKIN1004

Madagascar Centella Ampoule Foam

Face Washes

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+7

CeraVe

Renewing SA Cleanser

Face Washes

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+4

COSRX

Salicylic Acid Daily Gentle Cleanser

Face Washes

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+3

CeraVe

SA Smoothing Cleanser

Face Washes

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+6

CeraVe

Acne Control Cleanser

Face Washes

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+5

CeraVe

Hydrating Cream-To-Foam Cleanser

Face Washes

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+4

Round Lab

Birch Juice Moisturising Cleanser

Face Washes

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+4

Arencia

Fresh Green Rice Mochi Cleanser

Face Washes

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+3

CeraVe

Blemish Control Cleanser

Face Washes

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+5

BYOMA

Creamy Jelly Cleanser

Face Washes

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+6

The INKEY List

Salicylic Acid Cleanser

Face Washes

Oil-freeReef safeParaben-free+3

Abib

Acne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam

Face Washes

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+5

Etude House

Soon Jung 5.5 Foam Cleanser

Face Washes

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+6

PURITO

Oat In Gentle Exfoliating Face Cleanser

Exfoliators

Reef safeParaben-freeSulfate-free+4

Dermalogica

Daily Superfoliant

Exfoliators

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+1

Neutrogena

Hydro Boost Hydrating Cleansing Gel

Face Washes

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+4

Youth To The People

Superfruit Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser With Vitamin C + Papaya

Exfoliators

Reef safeAlcohol-freeParaben-free+3

Aveeno

Positively Radiant Brightening Scrub

Exfoliators

Oil-freeReef safeAlcohol-free+5