Betaine

Description

Betaine:

An amazing multi-functional ingredient that will impart several benefits to the skin and hair when incorporated into your formulations.

Betaine is a 100% natural, Ecocert approved moisturising and skin conditioning agent.

Moisturiser – betaine binds to water molecules and can trap moisture in the skin improving overall skin hydration.

Helps rebuild and repair the skin barrier function (the part of the skin that regulates moisture levels)

Wrinkle Reduction – Betaine temporarily reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles

Anti-irritant – soothes irritated and inflamed skin. Ideal additive for glycolic acid exfoliating creams to offset the irritation provoked by glycolic acid. Great for products designed for acne, eczema, psoriasis, rosacea and similar conditions

Skin lightener – can help reduce the appearance of blemishes and hyperpigmentation

Texture Improver – improves the feel of creams and lotions by creating a silkier and smoother skin feel on application.

Add to shampoos to improve dry and damaged hair and improve shine by harnessing the moisture lock benefits of Betaine.

Add to face and body washes to improve foam density and volume

Betaine is a co-solubiliser for allantoin and salicylic acid. Combine with zemea  propanediol to allow the incorporation of salicylic acid and or allantoin into aqueous systems.

Usage Rates: 1% to 10% depending on the type of formulation and the desired effect. Try 1% -2% in a cream or lotion to improve moisturisation and texture. Add 1% to 2% in shampoos or washes to improve foam structure

Appearance: Granulated powder – similar to castor sugar. Dissolves easily into warm water