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Beta-glucan
Commonly known as:
β-glucan.
I.N.C.I. list name:
Beta-Glucan or Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan.
Extraction process:
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Source:
Plant-based (oats).
Botanical name:
Avena sativa L.
Family:
Poaceae.
Part of the plant extracted:
Seeds.
Provenance, origin:
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Chemical characteristics:
Glucose Polysaccharide
Characteristics:
Emulsion, gel, true aqueous solution.
Dosage required in cosmetic products:
Function:
Skin maintenance agent.
Properties:
Hydrating, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, photoprotective, soothing, regenerating, film-forming, softening.
Benefits:
All skin types, particularly dry skin, skin prone to atopic conditions, mature skin, and dehydrated skin.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (face serums, night masks, face creams, toning lotions, eye contour creams/gels, makeup removal milks); Body Care (hand and foot creams, sun care products, body balms).
Method of Preservation
Store at room temperature, protected from moisture and light.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
Beta-glucan is a safe-to-use active ingredient, well tolerated by all skin types, with no recorded adverse effects.
Find out more
Beta-glucan is a natural polysaccharide that forms part of the structure of many cells, providing them with mechanical strength. Depending on the source of the beta-glucan (cereals, yeasts, fungi, bacteria...), its structure and properties vary. It is known for boosting the skin's immunity by stimulating the activity of immune cells (macrophages), thereby protecting the skin from pathogenic attacks and also accelerating the skin repair process. This biopolymer also ensures optimal hydration for the skin by creating a thin film on its surface to protect against water loss, as well as acting as a humectant, that is, drawing water to the upper layers of the skin. Some people have even gone so far as to say that beta-glucan is the "new hyaluronic acid", describing it as more hydrating than the latter. Well absorbed by the skin, it has the ability to reach the deep layers of the dermis. Indeed, studies have shown that beta-glucan has stimulating effects on collagen synthesis, thereby improving skin elasticity and firmness, reducing the appearance of wrinkles and aiding tissue regeneration. Finally, it also has protective properties.