Water and softness
Betaine
A water-binding compound first found in sugar beet; skin cells use it too, to hold on to water.
- Draws in moisture
- What it does
- Used in toners, essences and creams as a humectant that draws in water, and in cleansers to keep skin comfortable after washing.
- How often
- As each product's directions say, from daily toners and creams to occasional masks and hair treatments.
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