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Cleanser / Surfactant

Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate

Often labeled as: Taurate Cleanser

The creamy, hard-water resistant foam.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An exceptionally mild, amino-acid based surfactant derived from taurine and stearic acid. It provides a creamy, dense lather and is highly compatible with the skin's natural lipid barrier.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Cleanses gently, leaves skin feeling soft, and prevents post-wash tightness.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Highly resistant to hard water, ensuring it always lathers beautifully.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It contains bull bile (taurine).

The Science

Cosmetic taurine is 100% synthetically created in a lab, completely vegan.