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Beta-Glucan

Soothing & hydrating

Generally gentle All skin types

What is Beta-Glucan?

A sugar found in oats, mushrooms and yeast. It forms a light, moisturising film, helps calm redness and supports the skin's recovery — often compared to hyaluronic acid for hydration. Very gentle.

In skincare terms, Beta-Glucan is a soothing ingredient often used to calm the look of redness and sensitivity, and a hydrating ingredient that helps the skin attract and hold on to water.

What does it do?

Beta-Glucan is primarily used for soothing & hydrating.

Who it may suit

It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated by most skin types. It is widely used across products for all skin types.

Where you'll find it

In our catalogue, Beta-Glucan appears in moisturisers, serums, cleansers, masks and more.

Also listed as

On an ingredients label (INCI), Beta-Glucan may appear as: beta-glucan, beta glucan, sodium beta-glucan, oat beta glucan.

Related ingredients

This is educational information, not medical advice. Skin reactions vary between individuals — patch test new products and consult a professional if you have specific concerns.

Products with Beta-Glucan