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Potassium Cocoyl Taurate
AKA “Coconut taurate, Gentle cleanser”
Surfactant
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Ingredient Facts
Potassium cocoyl taurate
AKA: Coconut taurate, Gentle cleanser
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Potassium Cocoyl Taurate is formed by Ethane sulfonic acid, 2-amino-, N-coco-acyl derivatives, potassium salt
CAS #
-
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.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
Modern amino acid-based surfactant combining coconut oil with taurine (a naturally occurring amino acid). Created in the late 20th century as a gentle cleanser for baby and sensitive skin products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR