Sodium Taurine Cocoyl Methyltaurate

AKA: Taurine Surfactant, Coconut-Derived Cleanser

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Plant Oil

Clean

2-(N-Coco-acyl-N-methylamino)ethanesulfonic acid, sodium 2-aminoethanesulfonate salt

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.

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-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR