Sodium Caproyl Methyl Taurate

Sodium caproyl methyl taurate is an amino acid-based taurate surfactant designed for mild, water-soluble cleansing. It's chosen to build creamy, stable foam and a soft after-feel in daily face and body washes, and to improve mildness in blended systems.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A gentle cleansing agent that creates soft, creamy foam.
Category
Cleansing
Type
Surfactant

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

It cleans gently without leaving skin tight, supporting a soft post-wash feel, and suits frequent use for those who prefer milder lather systems.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

It's featured in creamy facial cleansers, body washes, and hand soaps for daily use, and incorporated into low-foam gels and micellar-style washes to improve mildness.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

It carries generally low irritation at customary use levels, though any surfactant can bother very sensitive or over-cleansed skin. It's usually well tolerated in mild cleanser systems.

Is Sodium Caproyl Methyl Taurate a Good Ingredient?

It rates Good as a mild amino acid-based surfactant that cleans effectively while keeping a softer after-feel than harsher anionics, with a favorable irritation profile and reliable performance across typical cleanser pH ranges.

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