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INCI name

BETA-GLUCAN

Beta-glucan

BulkingSkin conditioning – miscellaneousreviewed

A polysaccharide from oats, yeast or mushrooms, used for skin conditioning.

What it is

Beta-glucan is a family of polysaccharides found in the cell walls of oats, yeast and fungi. In cosmetics it forms a film and binds water.

Where it is used

Found in moisturisers, serums and soothing products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Beta-glucans from different sources differ in structure; the INCI name does not specify the source.

Functions

Bulking
Non-reactive (chemically inert), solid ingredients that dilute other solids and/or increase the volume of cosmetic products.
Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (91)

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