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.
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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.
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.
Lipomoist-2036 is a complex that forms a monolayer molecular film that contains a dispersion of heteropolysaccharides, amino acids, and plant-derived peptides obtained by the microfluidization method under very high pressure.
Galactomannans from Caesalpinia Spinosa, in particular, have a 3:1 mannose:galactose ratio (Man:Gal) and relatively regular distribution of galactose along the main chain.
Sialyllactoses are the core functional oligosaccharides in the mother's milk. They protect an infant from external viral infection when its immune system is not fully developed.
Propylene Glycol Alginate (PGA) is a general name of 1,2-propane-diol esters with alginic acid (algin), usually obtained from Laminaria or Macrocystis species of brown seaweeds after a series of purification steps.
Zea Mays (corn) starch is a natural fine powder that may directly replace talc in skincare formulations. It effectively absorbs moisture and oil from the skin surface mattifying and providing a silky-soft feel.
