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Beta-Glucan Palmitate
AKA “Beta Glucan Palmitate Ester, Beta Glucan Lipid”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Beta-glucan palmitate
AKA: Beta Glucan Palmitate Ester, Beta Glucan Lipid
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
beta-1,3-Glucan hexadecanoate
Form
Liquid
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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
A laboratory-created combination of naturally-derived beta-glucan (from yeast or mushrooms used traditionally in Asian medicine) with palmitic acid. Developed to improve stability and skin conditioning benefits in cosmetic formulations.
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