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Betaine

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€4.41 (VAT included)
€3.71 (without VAT)
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Code Size Net price Total price Quantity
M-1499-0.05 50 g
€3.71
€4.41
M-1499-0.5 500 g
€17.79
€21.17
M-1499-2.5 2.5 kg
€68.00
€80.92
Product reference D-1499
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Description

Betaine is a natural humectant, moisturizer and protecting active ingredient. Used in skin, hair and color cosmetic applications, it helps to improve performance and enhance experience, provides moisturization, protection, as well as a range of sensory benefits.

It functions as an organic osmolyte, it attracts water but does not immobilize it. Betaine can partially or totally replace glycerin without losing moisturizing efficacy while adding benefits.

High concentrations of betaine do not have an irritating effect and used at high levels in O/W emulsions does not have a destabilizing effect while increase in thickness does not decrease spreadability.

BENEFITS

  • highly purified anhydrous betaine, low molecular weight, an aminoacid derivative
  • humectant/moisturizer (NMF component)
  • reduces TEWL
  • water binding properties
  • no residual sticky effect
  • maintains skin moisture balance
  • provides smoother, softer skin feel
  • strengthens skin barrier
  • anti-irritant
  • imparts anti-static and conditioning properties in hair care
  • increases water retention capacity of hair fibers
  • improves hair shine and soft feel
  • strengthens the hair
  • makes more dense, homogeneous, luxurious and richer foam in formulations with surfactants
  • improves the water-binding capacity of emulsions
  • mild toward sensitive skins

USE RECOMMENDATIONS

  • as an ingredient for skin and hair care cosmetic formulations
  • dosage 1-4% in O/W emulsions, dosage 1-1,5% in W/O emulsions
  • very hydrophilic, easy to use
  • in preparations betaine forms a colorless solution
  • can be worked with either by cold or hot process, but it is recommended to be added at the end of the formulation process
  • due to its water binding properties and ionic charges, it interacts with surfactants in formulations; behaves as a cationic compound in acidic conditions, but is neutral at pH ranges between 5-7
  • has neutralizing and buffering properties toward acidic compounds
  • adding betaine to solutions containing surfactants, it can improve foam volume and stability and reduce irritation caused by surfactants
  • it also helps increase the water retention capabilities even at low concentrations, acting as a humectant with no residual sticky effect
  • at 5% betaine, it has been observed to make foam more dense and homogeneous, but also provides a thinner foam structure

SAFETY DATA

  • cosmetic use only
  • for professional use refer to safety datasheet

Details

Code
D-1499
Categories
Actives
INCI
Betaine
Status
Natural compliant
Natural index
ISO 16128 - Natural origin 1.0
Additives
no
Preservatives
no preservatives
Appearance
powder, white
Suitable for
bath, cosmetics, hair care, sun protection
Key benefits
anti-irritant, moisturizing, protector, skin soother
Skin care
Cleansers, Eye Creams, Face creams, Makeup removers, Micellar solutions, Serums, Shave/aftershave, Toners
Body care
Creams Emulsions, Hand creams
Hair care
Hair conditioners, Hairstyling, Scalp lotions, Shampoos
Hygiene
Cleansers, Feminine care, Shampoos, Shower gels, Wet wipes
Solubility
in ethyl alcohol, in glycols, in water
Use level
1 - 5 %
Storage
sensitive to moisture store in a cool dry place in well closed packaging
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Adriana U.
10 Dec 2024
A high concentration of betaine has no irritant effect and, when used at high levels in O/W emulsions, does not have a destabilizing effect, while increasing the density of the composition does not decrease the ability to distribute to skin and hair.
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Daniela C.
22 May 2024
I use it in products for sensitive skin care and irritated skin.
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Jessica M.
05 Feb 2024
Super moisturizing with no sticky feel at all! Very easy to work with, dissolves quickly. Very nice alternative to glycerin as I like to use quite a lot of panthenol (which can also be sticky…) in my products.
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Angela n.
05 Jan 2024
I got it for improving the user experience. My vitamin c face cream is harder to apply, back with opinions
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Lidiya D.
29 Nov 2023
I made a winter cream for dry skin from this site. Perfect for windy and winter weather! The skin was not affected by frost.
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Customer E.
14 Mar 2023
Ça fait très lontemps que je cherchais cet actif. Quasi introuvable sur le net. Merci à elemental de le proposer. C'est un excellent humectant pour la peau et les cheveux
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Luminita A.
05 Oct 2022
Moisturizing, anti-irritant, anti-wrinkle effect, improves skin appearance and tone, accelerates the healing of minor wounds and mild rashes
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Lorena N.
05 Oct 2022
I am very curious about it, I would like to use it in hair conditioner, but also in other blends.
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Andreea o.
05 Apr 2022
I use betaine in creams that need an extra moisturizing effect, generally in combination with sodium PCA, and get some very pleasant effects. It dissolves quickly in the cooling phase and is easy to use.
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Estera E.
05 Jan 2022
I've used betaine in hairbonder leave-in and I love how it works. I will use it in other compositions! I recommend
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