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 22, 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
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson’s Fuerza y Vitamina Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
California Naturals
Light & Gentle Anti-Irritation Sensitive Shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Listerine
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Listerine
Listerine Advanced White
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Shampoing Éclosion de Couleur 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Shampooing Hydratation Radieuse 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Love Your Lasting Length Long and Strong Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Love Your Silver Gorgeous Grays Sulfate-Free Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Luxe Shine Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Naturopathica
Marshmallow & Probiotic Sensitivity Soothing Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Selsun Blue
Medicated Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Ouai
Medium Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Rituals
Miracle Scrub
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Selsun Blue
Moisturizing Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Selsun Blue
Naturals Itchy Dry Scalp Antidandruff Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Natusan
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Cerave
nettoyant moussant visage
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive Face Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Nottregona
Lists fragrance, sulfates, parabens, coconut derivatives
JVN
Nurture Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
ocean shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
HALEON
Odol-med 3 Milchzahn
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
ogx shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Lumineux
Performance White Toothpaste
Lists coconut derivatives
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