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Skin Conditioning

BETA-GLUCAN

CAS 1439905-58-4 / 53238-80-5 / 55965-23-6
90

Safety score · 0–100

Excellent

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A polysaccharide from oats, yeast or mushrooms with strong skin-soothing, barrier-supporting and wound-healing properties. Excellent safety record at cosmetic levels.

Function

BULKINGSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Skin benefits

  • Soothes redness
  • Supports skin barrier
  • Hydrating
  • Wound-healing support

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

PC

PubChem

U.S. NIH compound data, GHS hazard codes and toxicity literature.

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