Betaine
Our database includes 4,559 products that contain Betaine.
Explained
Betaine is a common humectant (a substance that promotes retention of moisture). It's known to be gentle on the skin and can help balance hydration.
Betaine is best for improving hydration and soothing irritated skin. Studies show betaine may help with uneven skin tones.
Betaine is naturally created in the skin and body. The form found within cosmetic products can be either plant-dervied or synthetic.
You should know
Benefits
Good for Dry Skin
Hydrates Good for Dry Skin
Dry skin is often characterized by redness, itchiness, tightness, flaking, peeling, and cracking. Dryness can be caused by a variety of factors: genetics, over-exfoliating, climate, diet, age, and skin conditions.
Reduces Redness
Reduces Reduces Redness
Reduces Redness
Reduces Irritation
Reduces Reduces Irritation
Reduces Irritation
Community Rating
Loved
What it does
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Somewhat common
Percentage of products that contain it
7.2%
Top categories
Treatments
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
1% to
10%
References
Products with Betaine
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
74520
INCI Name
BETAINE
INN Name
betaine
EC #
 203-490-6
All Functions
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
