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.
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.
Due to age and environmental factors such as UV radiation, the skin loses its ability to protect itself against pollution and microorganisms. Sodium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan is a baker's yeast polysaccharide derivative that enhances the skin defense system.
Schizophyllan is a natural β-glucan polysaccharide produced by the mushroom Schizophyllan Commune. It is used in anti-aging, sun care, and products for mature skin, thanks to its antioxidant, anti-photoaging, and skin whitening properties.
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. Strikingly, Xylitol does not significantly change blood glucose or insulin levels.
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.
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.
Oats are an excellent source of manganese and selenium – which may assist in building strong bones and promoting a healthier immune system; phosphorous; B Group Vitamins; magnesium; zinc, and dietary fiber.
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.
Ceratonia Siliqua (Locust Bean) Gum is a highly purified fraction of branched galactomannan saccharide polymers with a mannose-to-galactose ratio of 4:1. It is derived from the seeds of the legume tree Ceratonia siliqua.
Guar gum is a plant polysaccharide obtained from the shrub's seeds, Cyamopsis Tetragonoloba, which, like the soybean, belongs to the Family Leguminoseae. It is a non-ionic, salt-tolerant galactomannan with excellent thickening properties.
