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Surfactant

SODIUM TAURINE LAURATE

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A taurine-derived sodium surfactant from lauric acid that cleans gently without stripping the skin barrier. Mild enough for facial cleansers and one of the better-tolerated surfactant classes.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Gentle amino-acid-derived cleansing surfactant
  • Removes dirt and oil without stripping skin
  • Mild enough for facial cleansers and shampoos

Known concerns

  • Slight drying potential at high use levels
  • Limited dossier vs canonical sodium lauroyl taurate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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