Potassium Cocoyl Taurate

AKA: Coconut taurate, Gentle cleanser

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

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

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.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR