Betaine Anhydrous Powder is a naturally occurring, highly water-soluble compound also known as Trimethylglycine (TMG). It occurs naturally in sugar beets and other plants. In cosmetics, betaine is primarily valued as a humectant, moisturizer, osmolyte, and conditioning ingredient. Because Betaine is water soluble, add it to the water phase of the formulation. It can usually be dissolved directly in water before combining with the remaining ingredients. Betaine Powder is a multifunctional cosmetic ingredient used to enhance skin and hair hydration, conditioning, softness, and overall formulation feel. Its excellent water solubility makes it suitable for a wide variety of skin care, hair care, and cleansing formulations.
INCI Name: Betaine
Chemical Name: Trimethylglycine
CAS No.: 107-43-7
Appearance: White crystalline powder
Solubility: Highly soluble in water
Uses in Cosmetics & Personal Care
Skin hydration: Helps attract and retain water, improving skin moisture and softness.
Humectant: Helps reduce moisture loss and supports a hydrated skin feel.
Skin conditioning: Gives formulations a smoother, softer after-feel.
Soothing formulations: Useful in products designed for dry or sensitive-feeling skin.
Hair conditioning: Helps improve softness, manageability, and moisture retention.
Shampoo & body wash: Can help reduce the dry or harsh feel associated with cleansing systems.
Serums & moisturizers: Works well in hydrating serums, lotions, creams, gels, and facial products.
Scalp and hair products: Suitable for shampoos, conditioners, masks, leave-in treatments, and scalp formulations.
Typical Cosmetic Usage
A practical starting range is approximately 0.5–5%, depending on the formulation and desired effect.
Around 1–3% is a useful starting point for many facial serums, creams, lotions, shampoos, and conditioners.
Example: For a 10 kg cosmetic batch, 2% Betaine = 200 g Betaine Powder.
