The ingredient, explained
Taurine
A primary study examines this ingredient in the specified preparation and setting.
Ingredient guide
What it is and what it does
Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino-
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
- Buffering
- Helps resist changes in a formula's pH.
Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗
Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.
A closer look
What the research shows
Laboratory and human research
Topical taurine reduced surfactant-induced water loss; laboratory models showed less inflammatory injury and greater barrier lipid synthesis.
What this does not tell us
Challenge model, not long-term disease efficacy; sample, concentration, randomization and duration not established by abstract. Taurine-conjugated bile acid and bromamine are distinct derivatives.
Sources for this summary. PubMed 16676119 ↗
Research review checked Oct 1, 2026
Bounded review of local candidates, exact-name indexed primary journal/PubMed safety and topical searches; not a systematic review.
Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.
Read the 1 selected study
Laboratory and human research
Taurine improves epidermal barrier properties stressed by surfactants-a role for osmolytes in barrier homeostasis. ↗
Journal of cosmetic science · 2006
Follow the formula
Products containing this ingredient
From the wider catalogue. Linked by the ingredient list, without an efficacy ranking.
Names and identifiers
Registry identity
Ethanesulfonic acid, 2-amino-
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- TAURINE
- CAS registry number
- 107-35-7
- EC number
- 203-483-8
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026