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Surfactant

SODIUM DEHYDROLITHOCOYL ISOPROPYL TAURATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A taurine-conjugated bile-acid-derived surfactant used for mild conditioning. Acyl taurates are generally gentle, but the dehydrolithocholic backbone has thin public data, keeping this molecule in yellow.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Mild conditioning surfactant
  • Compatible with sensitive skin
  • Good rinsibility

Known concerns

  • Limited public toxicology for this specific molecule
  • Bile-acid backbone sourcing
  • Possible mild irritation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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