Keeps your skin healthy even if you spend a lot of time in the sun. The sun's heat dries out areas of unprotected skin and ultraviolet (UV) radiation can cause burning and photoaging.
INGREDIENT
Beta Glucan
Beta glucan is a lesser known yet potent ingredient that is effective for treating compromised and sun-damaged skin. Clinical research has shown that beta glucans help regenerate impaired skin bypromoting epithelial migration and dermal activation.
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What is beta glucan?
This sugar molecule is also a powerful humectant that locks in moisture to help smooth fine lines and wrinkles. Beta glucans are naturally-occurring glucose polysaccharides found in the cell walls of fungi, bacteria,cereal grains, yeast, seaweed, and oats. For years, these long-chain sugar molecules have been used in medicine to help boost immune function, lower blood pressure, reduce cholesterol levels, and fight infection from pathogenic bacteria. In the context of skin health and vitality, beta glucan promotescutaneous wound healing and is renowned for its hydrating properties.
What are the benefits of beta glucan?
Beta glucan binds easily to collagen and gelatin and has been used to develop bio-artificial skin. Its wound healing properties and ability to strengthen the natural skin barrier have made this molecule asuperpower ingredient in anti-aging, skin-plumping products. Beta glucan in skincare restores aprotective barrier that minimizes oxidative stress while keeping the epidermis moisturized and supple. This hydrating molecule also promotes collagen production and improves firmness, which is key for sustaining youthful-looking skin.
Best for these skin types
Dry skin
Beta glucan leaves dry skin feeling firmer, plumper, and definitely more hydrated.
Normal skin
Beta glucans have a twofold benefit of soothing and calming irritated skin as well as effective anti-aging properties.
Oily skin
Beta glucan stimulates immune cells to fight acne-causing bacteria and speed up healing process in oily, acne-prone skin.
Helps with these environmental & lifestyle factors
Helps fight the effects of pollution on your skin. Polluted air contains small nanoparticles which cause premature aging. Clinical studies show that people with low pollution exposure levels have brighter, healthier, more radiant looking skin.
Keeps your skin as its best even when you are jet-setting around the world. It prevents acne and redness flare-ups triggered by travel stress and fights skin dryness caused by cabin air.
Calibrated for every age
It refines the skin, making it smoother, creating a more even skin tone, a brighter appearance, and gives you radiant skin from within.
It is a perfect fit to address the primary skin care concerns for people in their 20s and early 30s. Make it a part of your regular skin care routine for healthy, beautiful skin.
This is a great time to make it a part of your skincare routine as you start thinking about incorporating more ingredients with anti-aging benefits.
It is a great bet for consistent, everyday incorporation in your skincare routine as it not only will tighten up your anti-aging regimen but also help you achieve firmer, more youthful skin.
As skin matures, it tends to lose hydration and feel dry. This helps hydrate and plump the skin, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Works well with these other ingredients
Βeta glucans have been used in cosmetic skincare products for their antioxidant and humectant properties, and complement a skincare routine that includes Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and other antioxidants. Because of its skin barrier boosting function and deeply hydrating effects, this ingredient compliments most skincare products.
Usage Guide
How to use beta glucan?
Beta glucan is particularly beneficial for photo-aged, sensitive, or compromised skin, as it helps to strengthen epidermal immunity. This multi-tasking molecule nourishes excessively dry skin and has been shown to improve redness, skin irritation, mild burns, and wounds. Beta glucan-infused skincare products should be used before retinols or acids, which can irritate sensitive skin. Like other anti-agingmoisturizers, this ingredient takes time to work its magic. With continued use, beta glucan promotesmoisturized, glowing skin.
When to use beta glucan?
Lotions, serums, and other products containing beta glucan should be applied to freshly cleansed skinfor maximum absorption. The molecules then penetrate deep into the epidermis to soothe irritated, dryand sun-damaged skin, neutralize free-radicals, and enhance hydration to soften any creases or lines.
What is beta glucan found in?
This glucose polymer can be found in maitake, reishi, and shiitake mushrooms, seaweed, baker’s yeasts,algae, as well as plants such as rye, wheat, millet, oats, barley, and sorghum. Isolated β-glucan varies in characteristics, molecular weight, and solubility, depending on its origin and technique used for extraction.
Is beta glucan suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes, beta glucan is ideal for those with sensitive skin. With daily application, beta glucans can repair dry,cracked skin and help minimize symptoms of rosacea, eczema, and other conditions associated with chronic inflammation. Because this molecule reduces transepidermal water loss and strengthens theskin’s outer barrier, this anti-irritant is suitable for just about any type of skin.
Beta glucan side effects
Topical beta glucan has numerous positive health effects on the epidermis. Side effects include:
- Improved hydration and moisture retention
- Enhances elasticity and suppleness by triggering collagen production
- Stronger skin barrier to block pathogens
- Protection from environmental stressors and sun damage
- Diminished redness and irritation
- Reduced appearance of lines and wrinkles
- Accelerating healing of skin trauma
- More balanced, glowing complexion
Ingredients to avoid with beta glucan
Beta glucan is hypoallergenic and can be paired with other results-driven skincare ingredients to achieveoptimum results in hydration, anti-irritation, and visible improvement of dry and sun-damaged skin. Always consult your dermatologist when starting a new skincare regimen or introducing differentingredients to your daily routine.
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Getting the most from beta glucan
How to use this soothing, hydrating molecule to support your skin barrier.
- Apply before acids and retinol Layer beta glucan onto freshly cleansed skin first. It helps calm and hydrate, buffering the skin before stronger actives go on.
- Reach for it when skin is stressed Beta glucan is designed to support barrier repair on dry, sun-exposed, or compromised skin. It helps reduce the water skin loses through the surface.
- Give it time to work Like other barrier moisturizers, beta glucan is a slow build, not an overnight fix. With continued use, skin looks more hydrated and calm.
- Trust it on sensitive skin Beta glucan is hypoallergenic and soothing, well suited to rosacea- and eczema-prone skin. It helps quiet redness and irritation as it hydrates.
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