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YEAST POLYSACCHARIDES.

Valuable / FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Yeast Polysaccharides, particularly beta-glucan, are potent skin conditioners and hydrators. They support skin repair, soothe irritation, and significantly improve firmness and elasticity across all skin types.

Summary

skin repairing wound healing mild antioxidant skin soother moisturizer anti-aging film-forming skin conditioning skin protecting viscosity controlling

Science

Mechanism of Action

They stimulate fibroblasts for collagen production and cellular turnover, enhancing wound healing and wrinkle reduction. Beta-glucan also boosts skin immunity, provides antioxidant benefits, and acts as a humectant to strengthen the skin barrier.

Research

Clinical Evidence

High confidence
Effective range 0.1–5%
Optimal

0.5%

Key findings

  1. 01 Effective at 0.1-0.5% for various skin benefits.
  2. 02 0.5% oat beta-glucan significantly reduced wrinkle depth after 8 weeks.
  3. 03 A 5% beta-glucan cream enhanced skin humidity in 2 weeks with no irritation.
  4. 04 Beta-glucan is clinically proven to be 20% more hydrating than hyaluronic acid.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

There is no available data to suggest that Yeast Polysaccharides are commonly dusted in formulations.

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Water
Optimal pH 3 – 11
0 7 14

Stability

Stable across a wide pH range (3.0-11.0), making it compatible with most formulations. It is primarily water-soluble.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Sensitization risk Low

Considered natural, non-toxic, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing to skin and hair. A 5% beta-glucan cream demonstrated no primary irritation in human patch tests.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A highly versatile and effective ingredient, Yeast Polysaccharides offer significant hydration, barrier support, and anti-aging benefits for all skin types.

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