A compound of betaine and salicylic acid, used as an antimicrobial and keratolytic ingredient.
What it is
Betaine salicylate is the product formed by the reaction of betaine with salicylic acid. CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial and keratolytic ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in cleansers, toners, serums and other products for oily or blemish-prone skin.
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.
The label does not show the amount used or how much salicylate it corresponds to.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Keratolytic
- Helping to eliminate the dead cells of the stratum corneum.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.