Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide

Commonly known as: Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Alpha-oligoglucan.

I.N.C.I. list name: Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide.

Extraction process: Oligosaccharide derived from natural sugars (sucrose and maltose) through an enzymatic synthesis process using a transferase.

Source: Plant-based.

Botanical name: Beta vulgaris (Beetroot) or Zea mays L. (Maize).

Family: Chenopodiaceae.

Extracted part of the plant: Fruits and seeds.

Origin, provenance: France or Brazil.

Chemical properties: An oligomer composed of glucose monomers; pH: 4.0 – 8.0; Soluble in water, propylene glycol, and glycerol; Insoluble in oil and ethanol.

Properties: Emulsion, aqueous solution, oily solution, oil, balm, colloidal solution.

Required dosage in cosmetic products: From 0.5% to 5%.

Function: Cleansing agent, skin maintenance agent, smoothing agent.

Specificities: Protective, soothing, restorative, film-forming, hydrating, rebalancing, strengthening.

Benefits: All skin types but particularly recommended for combination to oily skin, prone to skin irregularities (redness, blemishes); All types of scalp.

Details

Usage

Facial Care (serums, creams, masks, cleansing gels, tonics, eye contours); Body Care (lipid-replenishing cleansing oils, balms, body milks); Hair Care (hair serums); Makeup (eyeshadows).

Sérum rééquilibrant au complexe de 3 pré+probiotiques

Discontinued

Unifying & rebalancing complex — with 3 pre+probiotics — £36.90

Method of Preservation

Store at room temperature, away from moisture.

Contraindications, usage precautions

The alpha-glucan oligosaccharide does not present any specific contraindications : it is a non-irritating, non-toxic, and non-sensitising active ingredient. This ingredient is well tolerated by all skin types.

Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide is a prebiotic sugar that provides energy to nourish the skin's "good" bacteria. Indeed, it is claimed to be a bio-selective substrate that selectively protects and stimulates the growth of beneficial microorganisms that help to maintain the skin in good condition, to the detriment of pathogenic and/or undesirable flora. It also stimulates the release of anti-microbial peptides by keratinocytes. This, in turn, strengthens the skin barrier and helps to prevent the onset of blemishes.