Ingredient

sodium methyl cocoyl taurate

Low risk

FunctionSurfactant

What it is

Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate is a taurine-based surfactant known for being gentle, milder than traditional sulfates.

What it does

It cleanses by lifting away oil and impurities while producing a soft, creamy lather, and is chosen to make cleansers feel gentle and non-stripping.

Typical use

Found in facial cleansers, body washes and shampoos, often as a primary or co-surfactant.

Who it suits / good to know

A good option for those who find sulfate cleansers drying.

Safety

Graded low risk as a mild taurate cleansing surfactant, gentler than sulfates. As with any cleanser, over-washing can dry skin; patch-test if sensitive. This is general information, not medical advice.

Why we grade it Low: Low risk - mild taurate cleansing surfactant, gentler than sulfates.
Cross-reference

Found in these DHALIORA products

Found in 0 DHALIORA products

Not currently in any DHALIORA product.

How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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