Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan

Hydrolyzed Beta-Glucan 1
AKA: Beta-Glucan Hydrolysate
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Hydrolyzed beta-Glucan is the hydrolysate of beta-Glucan derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Form
Powder
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Beta-glucans from yeast and oats have been studied in modern skincare research for their immune-modulating and hydrating properties. This ingredient represents modern biotechnology applied to traditional immune-supporting compounds found in grains and fungi.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR