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POTASSIUM TAURINE LAURYL/MYRISTYL ASPARTATE.

Insufficient Data / HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

This multifaceted ingredient acts as a conditioning and cleansing agent for both skin and hair. Its taurine fraction actively contributes to skin health by bolstering the epidermal barrier, mitigating transepidermal water loss, and boosting hyaluronic acid synthesis, while the aspartate component offers supplementary skin conditioning.

Summary

Hair Conditioning Cleansing Agent Skin Conditioning Antioxidant Osmoregulator Epidermal Barrier Support Hyaluronic Acid Booster

Science

Mechanism of Action

POTASSIUM TAURINE LAURYL/MYRISTYL ASPARTATE exerts its effects primarily through its taurine component, which functions as an osmoregulator and antioxidant to maintain skin homeostasis. It actively reinforces the epidermal barrier by suppressing transepidermal water loss (TEWL) and stimulating the expression of crucial barrier proteins like ceramide synthase 4 and filaggrin mRNA. Additionally, taurine positively modulates the dermal extracellular matrix by inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) and enhancing hyaluronic acid synthase-2 mRNA expression, thereby increasing endogenous hyaluronic acid production. The aspartate segment contributes directly as a skin conditioning agent.

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

While taurine is recognized for its pH-stabilizing properties, for example at pH 7.4 in non-cosmetic applications, precise optimal pH ranges and stability data for POTASSIUM TAURINE LAURYL/MYRISTYL ASPARTATE within cosmetic formulations are not readily available in current research.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Moderate

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has assessed 'Potassium Aspartate' as safe under current usage concentrations. For the broader group of 'Alkyl Taurate Amides and Taurate Salts', safety is affirmed provided products are formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Notably, dermal and ocular irritation have been observed at concentrations exceeding typical use, underscoring the necessity for careful formulation. A significant consideration is this ingredient's potential to enhance the dermal penetration of other substances, requiring meticulous evaluation when formulating with ingredients whose safety profile relies on limited skin absorption. Specific comprehensive research on the combined POTASSIUM TAURINE LAURYL/MYRISTYL ASPARTATE is still emerging.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While its individual components offer significant benefits for skin barrier integrity and hydration, the lack of extensive dedicated research on POTASSIUM TAURINE LAURYL/MYRISTYL ASPARTATE as a combined entity warrants a cautious approach, particularly concerning its potential for irritation and enhanced skin penetration.

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