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POTASSIUM TAURINE LAURYL ASPARTATE.

Insufficient Data / HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Potassium Taurine Lauryl Aspartate is a versatile ingredient that functions as both a skin conditioner and a cleansing agent. It combines the benefits of taurine for supporting skin hydration and barrier integrity with potassium aspartate's ability to soothe the appearance of redness, promoting overall skin health.

Summary

Skin Conditioning Cleansing Agent Antioxidant Humectant Barrier Support Soothing

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates by leveraging the distinct biological activities of its constituent compounds. The taurine component contributes to maintaining skin homeostasis through its osmoregulatory and antioxidant properties. It has demonstrated the capacity to suppress transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and stimulate the mRNA expression of critical barrier proteins like ceramide synthase 4 and filaggrin in 3D-cultured epidermis. Furthermore, taurine treatment has been shown to increase hyaluronic acid (HA) synthase-2 mRNA expression, leading to enhanced HA production in dermal fibroblasts. Concurrently, the potassium aspartate fraction aids in restoring the skin’s protective barrier and diminishing the look of skin redness.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

This ingredient is water-soluble. While specific optimal pH ranges are not explicitly defined for the combined molecule, studies on taurine in other biological contexts suggest stability around a neutral pH, such as pH 7.4. However, it is noted that 'Potassium Taurine Lauryl/Myristyl Aspartate' may present formulation challenges concerning aesthetics or stability.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has not yet assessed 'Potassium Taurine Lauryl Aspartate'. While 'Potassium Aspartate' alone was deemed 'safe as used' by CIR at concentrations ranging from 0.003% to 0.008% in cosmetic products, this assessment does not apply to the combined ingredient. No specific SCCS or FDA status has been identified for Potassium Taurine Lauryl Aspartate.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While demonstrating promising theoretical benefits for skin hydration, barrier function, and soothing properties based on its components, specific clinical efficacy data and comprehensive safety assessments for Potassium Taurine Lauryl Aspartate are currently insufficient for a definitive verdict.

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