Essentially Natural Lauryl Betaine - Sulfate Free
Essentially Natural Lauryl Betaine - Sulfate Free
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Essentially Natural Lauryl Betaine is a mild amphoteric surfactant used to improve foam, mildness, and skin feel in cleansing formulations. It is sulfate free and works well in blended surfactant systems, helping products feel less stripping while still cleansing effectively. Lauryl betaine is valued as a viscosity builder and for stable lather across a range of water conditions. This ingredient is supplied as a liquid and is typically incorporated into the water phase of shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
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Key properties
- Ingredient Type: Amphoteric surfactant
- Form: Clear to pale yellow liquid
- Sulfate Free: Yes
- Active Matter: 28% to 33%
- pH: 5 to 8 (at 3% solution)
- Typical Usage Rate: 3% to 10%
- Ingredients: Lauryl Betaine
- Size options: 500ml, 1L, 5L or 25L
What it’s used for
- Improve foam quality and stability in shampoos and body washes
- Increase mildness in surfactant blends for skin and scalp comfort
- Build viscosity and improve flow behaviour in cleansing products
- Support performance in hard water and high-electrolyte systems
- Help solubilise or blend other surfactants in multi-surfactant formulas
This product is commonly used to:
Who it’s for
- Formulators building mild, sulfate-free cleansing products
- Shampoos, shower gels, and facial cleansers that need stable foam
- Surfactant systems that need viscosity support and improved feel
- A finished cleansing product, it is a formulation ingredient
- For internal use
- Intended to be applied neat to skin without formulation
This product is suitable for:
This product is not:
How to use
- As a Shampoo Ingredient: Add into the surfactant blend and mix until uniform, then adjust salt and pH as needed for final viscosity.
- As a Body Wash Ingredient: Use as part of a blended surfactant system for mildness and foam.
- As a Facial Cleanser Ingredient: Use at appropriate levels within a balanced surfactant blend and keep final pH skin-friendly.
- Processing Tip: Add slowly with mixing to minimise aeration and foam during batching.
Safety instructions
- For external formulation use only
- Avoid contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly if contact occurs
- Do not ingest
- Wear gloves when handling raw surfactants and wash off splashes promptly
- Keep out of reach of children and pets
- Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct light
Faqs
Q: What does sulfate free mean here?
A: It means the ingredient is not a sulfate surfactant and is commonly used in sulfate-free cleansing concepts.
Q: Can lauryl betaine be used on its own as a cleanser?
A: It is usually blended with other surfactants for best performance, mildness, and viscosity control.
Q: Why does it help with thickness?
A: In many surfactant systems it can contribute to viscosity building and improve the structure of the finished cleanser.
For Your Safety
This natural product is for external use only. Please exercise caution and do not ingest or take internally. Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult with your medical care-giver before use.

Hi. I just wanted to ask if this works the same as a solubiliser? Does it allow oils to mix with water? Or do I still need a solubiliser?
Thank you.
Depending on the product it can act as a solubiliser. For example in shampoos/body wash/other bubbly products, you can add some oils in and they will be solubilised.
If you're just wanting to solubilise essential oils into water, then you'll end up with quite a foamy product if you use this. I rather recommend Symbiosolv Clear Plus as a better solubiliser.
I made a lash cleanser for my Holistics lash product range and I love the foaming and cleansing ability even at 9%! It successfully washes away waterproof mascara. I'm happy.
Good cleansing feel....also in skincleansing. Use within the propper range for an effective product
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