Myristyl Betaine
Myristyl Betaine is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, cleansing agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | MYRISTYL BETAINE |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 2601-33-4 |
| EC number | 220-006-9 |
| Prevalence | 7 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Shampoos 42.9%Face Cleansers 28.6%Body Washes 14.3%Other Hair Cleansers 14.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Myristyl Betaine do in skincare?
- Myristyl Betaine functions as an antistatic, cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Myristyl Betaine allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Myristyl Betaine?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (42.9% of its uses).
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