Loved
Beta-Glucan
Hydrating
These ingredients help hydrate the skin by either drawing in moisture or preventing it from escaping. They’re often used to keep skin feeling soft, smooth, and well-balanced.
Reduces Redness
These ingredients are commonly used to help calm visible redness and soothe irritated skin. While they can be effective for many people, results can vary depending on the cause of redness and individual skin sensitivity. If redness persists or worsens, it’s best to check with a dermatologist.
Reduces Irritation
These ingredients are often used to help reduce irritation and support the skin barrier. They can be especially helpful for soothing sensitive or reactive skin, but how well they work can vary from person to person.
Explained
Beta-Glucan is a polysaccharide. It can be derived from the cell walls of seaweed, oats, yeast, and fungi. It hydrates the skin and helps boost your skin's natural barrier.
As an antioxidant, beta-glucan helps fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
Studies show this ingredient may be an effective wrinkle reducer as it can deeply penetrate into skin. It has also been show to help with wound healing.
See all 2,309 products with Beta-Glucan
Users who like it
95%
Users who avoid it
5%
What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
2.7%
Top categories
Treatments
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
0%
References
Products with Beta-Glucan
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
54744
INCI Name
BETA-GLUCAN
All Functions
Skin Conditioning