Beauty
Its literally a moisture magnet.
Maybe youve noticed an ingredient called beta glucan swirling around beauty circles.
In essence, beta glucan is an uber-moisturizing MVP.
Thats why youll find it in an increasing number of skin and hair care formulas.
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What Is Beta Glucan?
Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Mudgil Dermatology.
This is largely how its able to deliver multiple benefits to the skin.
Lindsey Zubritsky, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist.
Studies have found the ingredient tosmooth fine lines and wrinkles when applied topically.
Itll make your complexion look nice and supple.
Topically, anyone can really use it without issue, Mudgil tells Bustle.
Who Should Use Beta Glucan?
As mentioned, most people can benefit from using beta glucan in their skin care regimen.
But, because its such an intense hydrator, board-certified dermatologistDr.
Mona Gohara, M.D.says those withoily skinmay want to exercise some caution and use a little less.
How To Use It
Board-certified dermatologistDr.
Youll typically find it in moisturizers, serums, andface masks.
If youreallywant to deliver a hydration K.O.
Heather Woolery-Lloyd, M.D.
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Its designed to protect, hydrate, and soothe while calming inflammation.
Liu says her patients love it as a post-chemical peeltreatment.
Apply it between cleansing and applying your serums for a moisture boost.
Studies referenced:
Bashir, KMI.
Clinical and Physiological Perspectives of -Glucans: The Past, Present, and Future.
Int J Mol Sci.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5618555/
Du, B.
Skin health promotion effects of natural beta-glucan derived from cereals and microorganisms: a review.
Phytother Res.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23494974/
Hong, KB.
J Pers Med.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7564969/
Majtan, J.
-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healing.
Molecules.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6017669/
Pillai, R. (2005).
Anti-Wrinkle Therapy: Significant New Findings in the Non-Invasive Cosmetic Treatment of Skin Wrinkles with Beta-Glucan.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science.https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1463-1318.2005.00268_3.x
Yanez, DA.
The role of macrophages in skin homeostasis.
