"No penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
- Other languages: Betain, Betaina, Betaín, Betaína, Betaïne, Bétaïne, Бетаин, בטאין, البيتين, ベタイン, 베타인
- INCI name: BETAINE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 203-490-6
- Classification: Quaternary ammonium cation
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Betaine is used in cosmetics for its moisturizing power and its ability to protect the skin from irritation. It is also used in hair care to give them volume, improve their behavior and resistance. It is synthesized naturally by many plants, but also by some crustaceans. It is usually extracted from sugar beet or sugar cane.
Its functions (INCI)
- Antistatic : Reduces static electricity by neutralizing electrical charge on a surface
- Hair conditioning : Leaves hair easy to comb, soft, soft and shiny and / or confers volume, lightness and shine
- Humectant : Maintains water content of a cosmetic both in its packaging and on the skin
- Skin conditioning : Maintains skin in good condition
- Viscosity controlling : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
This ingredient is present in 3.66% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
