beet sugar
binomial name: lauryl betaine
the extract of beet sugar, lauryl betaine is capable of carrying both a positive and a negative charge, making it a natural stabilizer and a common ingredient in cleansers.
benefit: unlike many surfactants, this vegetable-derived one allows for natural cleansing, foaming, and conditioning. as it is natural, lauryl betaine rarely irritates the skin and is compatible with essential oils and water.
