AccessTAINE LB

Mild Amphoteric Surfactant for Rich Foam & Gentle Cleansing

INCI Name: Lauryl Betaine

AccessTAINE LB is a mild, naturally derived amphoteric surfactant that boosts foam and improves the gentleness of cleansing products. Based on Lauryl Betaine, it excels alongside other surfactants to create a rich, luxurious lather while reducing potential irritation. Ideal for high-foaming yet gentle shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers with a clean, biodegradable profile.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Sulfate-Free Shampoos

Acts as a co-surfactant to build a dense, creamy lather and improve the mildness of the overall formula, leaving hair feeling clean but not stripped.
Gentle Facial Cleansers

Provides effective cleansing with low irritation potential, making it ideal for daily-use face washes, including for sensitive skin types.
Luxury Body Washes

Enhances foam volume and stability, transforming a standard body wash into a rich, spa-like experience with a soft post-rinse feel.
High-Foam Bubble Baths

Creates long-lasting, abundant bubbles that are gentle on the skin, perfect for formulating fun and luxurious bath products for all ages.
Liquid Hand Soaps

Contributes to a conditioning feel and rich lather in hand soaps, helping prevent the dry, tight feeling associated with frequent washing.
Baby Care Products

Excellent mildness supports tear-free baby shampoos and gentle cleansing formulas where safety and skin comfort are paramount.

How to Use AccessTAINE LB in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessTAINE LB

Think of AccessTAINE LB as the ultimate helper in cleansing products. It’s an amphoteric surfactant that’s gentle, versatile, and great at building rich, stable foam. Its key roles are to boost lather and make stronger cleansers feel milder on skin and hair—solving the common issue of shampoos and washes that feel drying or harsh.

For the chemistry-minded, Lauryl Betaine is a zwitterionic molecule (it carries both positive and negative charges). This structure allows excellent compatibility with anionic, cationic, and non-ionic surfactants, helping stabilize systems and reduce irritation. When combined with anionics (common primary cleansers), it forms larger, gentler complexes that clean effectively while supporting the skin’s moisture barrier.

Formulation Tips

Use AccessTAINE LB primarily as a secondary surfactant. A typical range is 2–5% to boost foam and improve mildness. For extra-gentle systems (e.g., baby care or sensitive skin), use 5–10% as a primary or co-primary surfactant in the blend.

Add AccessTAINE LB to the water phase; it disperses easily at room temperature and does not require heating. Combine with other surfactants before adding thickeners, rheology modifiers, and final actives. It performs well across pH 4–8 and is broadly compatible, making it a go-to problem solver for creating creamy, stable, and gentle cleansing systems.

Key Performance Benefits:

Excellent Foam Booster: Creates a dense, creamy, long-lasting lather and stabilizes foam even in the presence of oils and soils.
Reduces Irritation: Softens the edge of stronger anionic surfactants (e.g., SLES/SLS), resulting in noticeably gentler shampoos and washes.
Builds Viscosity: Helps thicken many surfactant systems for a desirable gel-like texture with reduced reliance on additional thickeners.
Highly Compatible: Amphoteric behavior supports use with anionic, non-ionic, and cationic ingredients for maximum formulation flexibility.
Naturally Derived & Biodegradable: Plant-based origin and readily biodegradable profile support clean and eco-conscious claims.
Improves Conditioning: Leaves hair and skin feeling soft and conditioned after rinsing, counteracting the stripping effect of harsher cleansers.

Heading #1
Benefits	Biodegradable, Clean & Natural, Formulation Versatility, Multi-Functional, Natural Derived, Rich & Luxurious, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	Lauryl Betaine
Usage Rate	2%-10%
Functional Type	Amphoteric Surfactants, Mild Cleansing Agents, Surfactants & Cleansing Agents
Phase Compatibility	Water Phase
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Bath Products, Cleansers, Conditioners, Shampoos
Certifications	Biodegradable, Cruelty-Free, Naturally Derived, Vegan
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessTAINE LB

It serves two main purposes: it creates more bubbles (foam) and makes the shampoo gentler on your scalp and hair. As a co-surfactant, it works with the primary cleansers to improve overall feel and performance.

A good starting range is 2–5% of the total formula. For extra-gentle products (e.g., baby shampoo), use 5–10% as a primary or co-primary surfactant.

Yes. AccessTAINE LB (Lauryl Betaine) is derived from plant sources (e.g., coconut or palm) and is readily biodegradable—ideal for natural and eco-friendly formulations.

You can, but it performs best in blends. Pair it with a primary surfactant (e.g., Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate or SLES) for optimal foam, mildness, and cleansing efficiency.

Both are mild amphoteric surfactants. Lauryl Betaine often produces a denser, creamier lather and can more efficiently build viscosity in some systems; selection depends on desired sensory and rheology.

Add it to the water phase at room temperature along with other surfactants; mix before introducing thickeners and sensitive actives. No special heating is required.

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