INCI name

SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE

Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

A mild anionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids.

What it is

Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate is made from coconut fatty acids and N-methyltaurine. It produces a stable foam and is used in milder, often sulfate-free cleansers.

Where it is used

Shampoos, face washes and body washes.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

'Sulfate-free' does not by itself guarantee that a cleanser is gentle for every skin.

Functions

Surfactant – cleansing: Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (202)

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