Beta Glucan

Also known as: beta-glucan, beta glucan, yeast beta-glucan, oat beta-glucan, barley beta-glucan, mushroom beta-glucan

What is Beta Glucan?

Beta Glucan is a botanical ingredient that derived from plants and provides various skin benefits through natural compounds. It's particularly beneficial for addressing dryness, dehydration and flakiness. Results are typically seen in the variable depending on concentration and formulation.

Perfect For

Oily: Neutral effect on oily skin
Dry: Neutral effect on dry skin
Sensitive: Neutral effect on sensitive skin
Combination: Depends on specific formulation and application technique
Mature: Neutral effect on mature skin

Core Competencies

dryness dehydration flakiness

Considerations & Cautions

Extremely safe with virtually no irritation potential. Excellent for compromised or sensitive skin. May cause sensitivity in those with severe yeast allergies if derived from yeast.

Ingredient Interactions

Works well with: most ingredients

Avoid combining with: depends on specific formulation

Notes: Compatibility depends on product formulation, pH, and concentration

References

Strength: Variable - See literature

Mechanisms:
• Mechanism of action depends on specific ingredient composition

Works Well With

Ceramides

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Hyaluronic Acid

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Niacinamide

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Peptides

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