Sodium Methyltaurate Isopalmitamide
AKA “Fatty Acid Surfactant, Mild Cleanser”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium methyltaurate isopalmitamide
AKA: Fatty Acid Surfactant, Mild Cleanser
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Not Clean
Sodium Methyltaurate Isopalmitamide is a cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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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.
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
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant combining taurine chemistry with fatty acid derivatives. Designed for gentle cleansing in contemporary personal care formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR