Humectant

Betaine (Genencare® Osms

Humectant, skin conditioning, anti-static, viscosity controller
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Humectant, skin conditioning, anti-static, viscosity controller

Purpose

Function

Humectant, skin conditioning, anti-static, viscosity controller
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
EXCELLENT
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL5771 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Flags
eu_children_restrictedepa_safer_alternativefda_food_additivejecfa_safe
Verdict

Well-tolerated even at high concentrations with no reproductive or mutagenic concerns; ensure absence of trimethylamine impurities to avoid odor issues.

US Note

Permitted; GRAS for food use (trimethylglycine)

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Humectant
Updated
Apr 2, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.