Oxidized Beta-Glucan

Oxidized Beta-Glucan 1
AKA: Oxidized beta glucan, Oxidized polysaccharide
Synthetic
Preservative
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Oxidized Beta-Glucan is the product obtained by the oxidation of Beta-Glucan
CAS #
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Form
Powder
Functions
Abrasive
Anti-Seborrheic
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Deodorant
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Controls excess oil
Fights acne
Causing bacteria
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Beta-glucans are polysaccharides derived from yeast, fungi, and grains. Oxidized versions were developed in the late 20th century as modern skincare actives to enhance skin barrier function and stimulate immune response in skin.
EWG
4
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
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR