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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.
Part of the plant extracted:
Fruits and seeds.
Provenance, origin:
France or Brazil.
Chemical characteristics:
An oligomer composed of glucose monomers; pH: 4.0 – 8.0; Soluble in water, propylene glycol, and glycerol; Insoluble in oil and ethanol.
Characteristics:
Emulsion, aqueous solution, oily solution, oil, balm, colloidal solution.
Dosage required in cosmetic products:
From 0.5% to 5%.
Function:
Cleansing agent, skin maintenance agent, smoothing agent.
Properties:
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).
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.
Find out more
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.
