Magnesium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
AKA “Magnesium N-methyl N-cocoyl taurate”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Magnesium methyl cocoyl taurate
AKA: Magnesium N-methyl N-cocoyl taurate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Ethane sulfonic acid, 2-methylamino-, N-coco-acyl derivatives, magnesium salts (2:1)
CAS #
223705-12-2
Form
Powder
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Fights Acne
Antioxidant
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic amino acid-based surfactant developed in the modern era. Designed to provide mild, skin-conditioning cleansing properties superior to traditional soaps.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR