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Beta-Glucan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
AKA “Beta Glucan Cationic Polymer, Beta Glucan Hair Conditioner”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Beta-glucan hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride
AKA: Beta Glucan Cationic Polymer, Beta Glucan Hair Conditioner
Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylpropanaminium chloride, 3-beta-D-glucose homopolymer derivatives
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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 have been used in traditional medicine from yeast and mushrooms for immune support. This synthetic derivative was developed to stabilize and enhance the skin-conditioning and antioxidant properties of beta-glucans in cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR