Yeast beta-glucan is a general name of natural polysaccharide extracts derived from yeast and used as a natural source for food (dietary fibre), pharmaceuticals, and cosmetuticals. It is a potent antioxidant and powerful humectant that attracts water to the skin's surface, providing ultimate hydration and moisture retention.
Yeast beta-glucan's antioxidant properties help protect fragile skin from free radical damage that causes uneven tone and dark spots, leaving skin naturally refreshed and rejuvenated. It also exhibits bacteriostatic and anti-inflammatory properties, which are essential for wound healing, and is suggested as a dressing material that accelerates recovery.
Thanks to its prebiotic and local immunomodulatory properties, Yeast beta-glucan regulates the skin microflora, preventing infections and promoting a healthy-looking appearance. Some researchers mention that it can prevent skin cancer. In addition, it is an effective treatment for solar keratoses.
Highly plumping, Yeast beta-glucan helps regenerate the skin's protective barrier to guard against daily environmental stressors, diminish wrinkle depth, and leave skin firmer, softer, and younger-looking. It is a safe, eco-friendly, and effective biotechnological ingredient derived from renewable materials, suggested for sensitive skin. However, there are reported cases of skin sensitization and allergic reactions with sub-clinical symptoms.
Inulin is an indigestible fiber that promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria on the skin surface. Thus, they have positive health effects and are even implicated in disease prevention (prebiotic effects).
Xylitol is a (C5 pentahydroxy) sugar alcohol, a low-calorie sugar substitute (40% fewer calories than an equivalent amount of table sugar [sucrose]) that looks and tastes like sugar.
Thanks to cosmetogenomics, Aquaxyl™ makes us travel inside the heart of the cell to unveil the secrets of a well-moistured skin. Water, lipids, and proteins work together to reinforce the natural dehydration shield.
Glucomannan is a polymer of polysaccharides that form a film on the skin, reducing transdermal water loss. It also enhances product stability and shelf life.
Aphanothece Sacrum Exopolysaccharides (called Sacran) are high-molecular-weight polysaccharides with high water-binding capacity derived from the freshwater cyanobacterium Aphanothece sacrum.
Cellulose is the primary component of green plants. It is an organic polysaccharide (complex carbohydrate) derived from beta-glucose and is used in conjunction with a marine focus as a natural exfoliating agent.
Dehydroxanthan Gum is a dehydrated xanthan gum, an anionic polymer, supplied as an off-white powder. In personal care applications, it is used as a fixative, thickener, gelling agent, and for styling aid.
Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose is a water-soluble polymer offering a broad range of properties. It is a multifunctional cellulose-based thickening agent - for improved foam quality.
Xanthan gum is a natural carbohydrate gum produced by a yeast-like micro-organism. It has soothing properties and is used as an emulsifier and thickener to help with the consistency and stability of creams.
