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Moisturizing & Barrier

Beta-Glucan

gut-skin-axis
BarrierMoisturizing
INCI: Beta-Glucan
In short · TL;DR
Category
Moisturizing & Barrier
Effect
Yeast/mushroom polysaccharide, immune modulation, wound healing, deep hydration
Concentration
0.1-1%
Effect
Yeast/mushroom polysaccharide, immune modulation, wound healing, deep hydration
Mechanism
Dectin-1 binding → skin immunity + stratum corneum hydration
Typical concentration
0.1-1%
Onset
4 weeks for sensitive skin stabilization
Cautions
No notable concerns
Evidence & references
Pillai et al., Int. J. Cosmet. Sci. 2005
Journal

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This page is reference information and does not guarantee efficacy. Figures vary by test conditions (in vitro / manufacturer / concentration). It does not indicate pharmaceutical efficacy.
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