Oxidized Beta-Glucan
AKA “Oxidized beta glucan, Oxidized polysaccharide”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Oxidized beta-glucan
AKA: Oxidized beta glucan, Oxidized polysaccharide
Skin Conditioning · Antimicrobial · EWG: 4
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
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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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR