murphyGlycoproteins
AKA: Polysaccharide-K, TEINS glucan, Beta-1, Beta-D-Glucan, PSK extract, Trametes versicolor, Protein-bound polysaccharide extract
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
OriginGlycoproteins are synthesized by chemically conjugating carbohydrate molecules to protein polymers through glycosylation reactions. The conjugation process typically involves enzymatic or chemical coupling of sugars to amino acid residues on protein backbones.
Glycoproteins is a cosmetic ingredient. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
84082-51-9
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Hair
Conditions Skin
Softens and detangles hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR