Sodium Methyltaurate
Sodium Methyltaurate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 26 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SODIUM METHYLTAURATE |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 4316-74-9 |
| EC number | 224-339-0 |
| Prevalence | 26 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 42.3%Body Washes 26.9%Shampoos 19.2%Conditioners 3.8%Exfoliators 3.8%Scalp Scrubs 3.8%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium Methyltaurate do in skincare?
- Sodium Methyltaurate functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sodium Methyltaurate allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Sodium Methyltaurate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (42.3% of its uses).
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