A humectant originally obtained from sugar beet.
What it is
Betaine (trimethylglycine) is a small molecule found in sugar beet and other plants. In cosmetics it attracts water and is used as a humectant and to improve the feel of formulas.
Where it is used
Found in moisturisers, toners, cleansers and toothpastes.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Betaine is different from cocamidopropyl betaine, a surfactant with a similar-sounding name.
Functions
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- Skin conditioning – humectant
- Increasing the water content of the top layers of the skin. Humectants are primarily hygroscopic agents drawing moisture from the surrounding air.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (956)
- Vitamin C Brightening / Moisturizing Body Lotion · Skin by Zaron
- Augenpads Cutieful Eyes · ISANA
- British Rose Hand Cream · The Body Shop
- Tea Tree Skin Clearing Hydrator · The Body Shop
- Relove Super Serum Foundation · Revolution
- Revolution Superfix Grip Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Night Rescue Serum Advanced Complex · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Strawberry Glow Fixing Spray · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Milkshake Strawberry Whipped Primer · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Clearly Me 2% Salicylic Acid Clarifying Cleansing Gel · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Ultra Plump Multi-Weight Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Serum · Revolution
- I Heart Revolution Strawberry Milkshake Glow Fixing Spray · Revolution