Beta-Glucan
A long-chain polysaccharide that hydrates more deeply than HA and primes the skin's innate-immune response.
Binds dectin-1 receptors on Langerhans cells, modulating wound-healing cascades. Forms a moisture-retaining film at the surface.
- Deep hydration
- Soothes
- Supports healing
- Reduces redness
- Immune-modulating
What the evidence supports.
- All skin types
No notable contraindications reported.
Mid-routine serum or treatment step.
Concentration range in well-formulated products: 0.1%–1%
Year-round.
Oats, mushrooms, brewer's yeast.
No specific deficiency signals tracked for this ingredient.
Top sensitive-skin humectant. Layered with HA outperforms either alone.
The research behind Beta-Glucan.
Every claim on this page traces to published research. Findings below are drawn from randomized trials and systematic reviews, each links to the study on PubMed.
Inflammation and Allergy Drug Targets, 2014
Cutis, 2006
Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2014
No flagged conflicts. Still, patch-test new actives.
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