Betaine Genecare OSMS BA (Hydrating Humectant for Skin & Hair)

• INCI Name: Betaine
• Chemical Name: Trimethylglycine
• Source: Sugar beet
• Form: Free-flowing white crystalline powder
• Country Of Origin: Finland
• Natural Origin: 100% natural origin
• Solubility: Readily soluble in water
• Recommended Use Level: 2% to 5%
• Maximum Supported Use Level: Up to 10%
• pH Range Of Use: 3.0 to 8.0
  

• Add moisture support to serums, creams, lotions, masks, and other skin care formulas
• Improve the feel of formulations by reducing tackiness and supporting a softer after-feel
• Help create gentler-feeling cleansers, shampoos, and body washes
• Support smoother, more manageable hair in shampoos, conditioners, and scalp treatments
• Use in intimate care and water-based make-up formulations where comfort and mildness matter
• Add to water-based formulas where easy solubility and simple processing are important

Betaine Genecare OSMS BA Is For:

• Formulators making skin care, hair care, and cleansing products
• Natural and naturally positioned formulas needing a plant-derived multifunctional active
• Water-based systems that benefit from easy solubility and flexible processing
• Formulas that need moisture support with a more elegant, less sticky feel

Betaine Genecare OSMS BA Is Not For:

• Direct use on skin or hair as a neat powder
• Food or beverage applications
• Very high pH formulations
• Anyone looking for a foaming surfactant or a substitute for cocamidopropyl betaine

• As a Water-Phase Ingredient: Dissolve into the water phase until fully clear.
• In Skin Care: Use in serums, creams, lotions, masks, and cleansers where moisture support and a softer after-feel are wanted.
• In Hair Care: Add to shampoos, conditioners, scalp treatments, and similar formulas to support manageability and a smoother feel.
• In Cleansers: Use in face washes, body washes, and shampoo systems to help soften the harsh feel of surfactants.
• Usage Guidance: A typical working range is 2% to 5%, with supported use up to 10% where appropriate.
• pH Guidance: Best suited to formulations between pH 3.0 and 8.0. Avoid very high pH systems.
• Processing Tip: Suitable for both hot and cold process formulations. Keep sealed and protected from moisture during storage and handling, as the powder is hygroscopic.

• For external use only. Do not ingest.
• Do not inhale the powder
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Wear suitable gloves and eye protection when handling bulk material
• Keep tightly sealed in the original container
• Store in a cool, dry place away from moisture
• Keep out of reach of children

Q: Is this the same as cocamidopropyl betaine?
A: No. This is betaine, also known as trimethylglycine. It is a different ingredient with a different function in a formula.

Q: Does betaine add foam on its own?
A: No. It is not a primary surfactant. It is usually added to support moisture, improve formula feel, and help cleansers feel milder and more comfortable in use.