Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 189 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, cleanser and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Coconut derivatives.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
A coconut-derived surfactant. Washes and builds foam.
What it does
Contains Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79777, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
cvs max sensitive toothpaste
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Differin
Daily Brightening Exfoliator
Exfoliant · Lists coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Daily Hydro™ Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
NEUTROGENA
DEEP CLEAN 2 in 1 pure frische
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Deep Clean Gentle Facial Scrub
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, parabens, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Deluxe Defense Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aquafresh
dent lait
Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Aquafresh
Dentifrice Junior 6-8 ans
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Dentifrice Soin Complet Triple Action
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS Technique - shampooing ultra apaisant cheveux normaux à gras - Vichy - 200ml
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Origins
Dr. Andrew WEIL for Origins Mega-Mushroom Skin Relief Micellar Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dry Scalp Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
eco dent
Lists coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Essential Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Baxter of California
EXFOLIATING BODY WASH
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Extra Fresh Toothpaste
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sensodyne
Extra Whitening
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
BareMinerals Poreless Clay Cleanser
Face Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Foaming cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Foaming Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Fragrance-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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