Betaine is a wonderful ingredient that is present naturally in the human body. It is added to cosmetic and personal care products to replenish the lost moisture content and balance the skin’s natural hydration. Betaine works well with almost all the other ingredients and has zero side effects. The chemical formula of Betaine is C5H11NO2.
Origin
Betaine is a natural ingredient but can also be made synthetically. Naturally, Betaine can be derived from sugar beets, wheat bran, spinach, wheat germs, and also aquatic invertebrates. Further, it can also be made by reacting chloroacetic acid and sodium carbonate, and adding liquid trimethylamine to it.
Safety Profile of BETAINE
Betaine is a safe ingredient and has no known side effects. Even the synthetically derived Betaine has proven to be non-toxic if used under the prescribed concentrations. However, as a precautionary measure, it is good to do a patch test before full application. Limited research and data show no risk of use of Betaine during pregnancy.