Betaine acts as a moisturizing, anti-irritant, anti-wrinkle, anti-inflammatory, protective and smoothing active. This non toxic betaine anhydrous (99%) is extracted from sugar beet molasses and vinasses. It attracts water and maintains cell water balance. Protects cellular macromolecules from external disturbance. It reduces stickiness for better skin feel with soft and smooth feel. It also works as a co-solubilizer & delivers richer and more luxurious foam.
BENEFITS
In skin care applications, it maintains the moisture balance of the skin in a natural way and strengthens skin barrier by improving tight junction’s integrity. It protects skin against inflammation. In hair care applications, it moisturizes hair, strengthens hair fibers to make hair naturally shiny and more elastic. It reduces irritancy of surfactants and protects scalp.
Betaine also functions as a texture enhancer in cosmetics and personal care products. It is known to provide a silky feel to skin care preparations without causing tackiness. Betaine also has the ability to increase the swelling speed of some hydrophilic thickeners and enhancers their thickening power by 20% on average. Additionally, when betaine is added to formulations containing surfactants, it has been shown to increase foam volume and reduce irritation potential of surfactants. This property of betaine is ideal for shampoos, especially when used to formulate a delicate, easy-rinse baby shampoo that contains a low amount of surfactants.
- Protective Agents
- Shining Agents
- Smoothing Agents
- Anti-inflammatories
- Anti-wrinkle Agents
- Moisturizing Agents
- Anti-irritant
APPLICATION
- Creams, lotions & gels
- Hair care (Shampoos, Conditioners & Styling)
- Skin care (Facial care, Facial cleansing, Body care, Baby care)
- Sun care (Sun protection)
- Toiletries (Shower & Bath, Oral care...) > Shaving > After-shave lotions & creams
INCI: Betaine Anhydrous