Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 83 products on Poliage, most often body wash, cleanser and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate: used to wash skin or hair and make foam.
What it does
Contains Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37962, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
Dove
Men+Care Eucalyptus + Cedar Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Exfoliating Deep Clean Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Ginger & Coconut Oil Hydration 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Lime + Avocado Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Mango + Cedarwood Body & Face Wash for Hydrated Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Moon Oasis Body & Face Wash for Hydrated Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Plant-Based Bourbon Vanilla+Hazelnut Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Refreshing Extra Fresh Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood & Cardamom Oil Thick & Full 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood + Cardamom Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sea Salt + Citrus Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Oat Milk & Berry Brulee Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Pampering Shea Butter & Vanilla
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Pineapple & Passion Fruit Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Pistachio & Vanilla Cream Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Rebalance Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Rebalancing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Relax Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Relaxing Lavender Oil & Chamomile
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Renew Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Replenish Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Reset Tropical Coconut & Lime Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Revitalize Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Sensitive Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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