Thiotaurine
What Thiotaurine is & what it does
Thiotaurine is a sulfur-containing derivative of taurine, a small amino acid type molecule. In cosmetic formulas it is used as a conditioning and antioxidant-leaning ingredient, with the added sulfur group thought to support its radical-quenching behavior. It is water-soluble and is typically produced synthetically to a defined purity.
What does Thiotaurine do in skincare?
Thiotaurine is a sulfur-containing relative of the amino acid type molecule taurine, and in cosmetics it is used as a conditioning, antioxidant-leaning ingredient. Its extra sulfur group is thought to support its ability to help quench free radicals in a formula.
Is Thiotaurine natural or synthetic?
It is typically synthetic. Although it is related to taurine, a naturally occurring molecule, the cosmetic-grade material is generally produced synthetically to a defined purity.
Is Thiotaurine vegan?
When produced synthetically, as is usual for cosmetics, it contains no animal-derived material and is generally considered vegan-friendly. Confirming the source with the manufacturer is the most reliable way to be certain.
Sunscreens with Thiotaurine
We rate 7 sunscreens that contain it:
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Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-free Mineral Sunscreen SPF 42
82/100
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Shiseido Urban Environment Mineral Clear Sunscreen SPF 50+
80/100
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Shiseido Urban Environment Age Defense Oil Free SPF 30
77/100
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Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free Uv Protector Broad Spectrum Face Sunscreen Spf 42
69/100
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Shiseido Urban Environment Oil-Free Uv Protector Spf 42 Sunscreen
69/100
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Shiseido Sun Dual Care Urban Environment Oil-free Sunscreen SPF 42
66/100
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Vincé Sun Care UVA & UVB Protector SPF 75
49/100