Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

AKA: Magnesium N-methyl N-cocoyl taurate
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil-based fatty acids and the amino acid taurine as primary starting materials. Synthesized through condensation reaction of cocoyl chloride with methyl taurate under controlled chemical conditions.
Ethane sulfonic acid, 2-methylamino-, N-coco-acyl derivatives, magnesium salts (2:1)
CAS #
223705-12-2
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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
Fights Acne
Antioxidant
Lifts away dirt and oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off0.26%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2015 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR