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Beta Glucan Skin Care

Beta glucan is a powerful, naturally derived ingredient celebrated for its skin-soothing + hydrating properties. This multi-tasking staple is suitable for all skin types, making it a must-have addition to your skincare regimen.

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Beta glucan products FAQs

Beta glucan is a naturally occurring polysaccharide extracted from sources such as oats, mushrooms, yeast, and grains. It's renowned for its incredible ability to hydrate, soothe + repair the skin.

It acts as a humectant, attracting and retaining moisture while calming redness + irritation. The ingredient works to strengthen your skin's natural barrier, promote collagen production + protect against environmental stressors.

Beta glucan products are gentle yet effective, offering benefits to those with sensitive, aging, or acne-prone skin. Here's why you should consider adding the ingredient to your routine:

• Intense hydration: Beta glucan attracts and locks in moisture to leave your skin deeply hydrated and plump.

• Soothes redness: With its powerful anti-inflammatory abilities, the ingredient calms sensitive or irritated skin. Ideal for those with rosacea, eczema, or post-treatment sensitivity.

• Strengthens the skin barrier: Beta glucan enhances your skin's natural barrier to protect against pollution, UV rays, and harsh weather.

• Anti-aging: By stimulating collagen production, it improves skin elasticity and smooths the appearance of fine lines + wrinkles to promote a youthful complexion.

• Speeds up skin repair: The ingredient aids in wound healing and helps repair skin damaged by acne or sun exposure for a rejuvenated appearance.

Beta glucan is a versatile ingredient suitable for all skin types, including sensitive, dry, aging, oily, and acne-prone skin. It's highly effective in providing deep hydration and reducing redness, while still having gentle healing properties.

With anti-aging benefits like collagen stimulation and skin barrier repair, beta glucan skincare is a must-have for anyone seeking healthier, more resilient skin.

Adding beta glucan into your skincare routine is easy, as it pairs well with most ingredients and fits seamlessly into any regimen. Here's how you can use it:

Choose the right product: Look for beta glucan serums, hydrators, or sheet masks designed to soothe + replenish the skin with essential moisture.

• Use AM + PM: Use beta glucan products 2 times a day for maximum hydration + barrier protection.

• Layer wisely: After cleansing, apply a beta glucan serum to damp skin to seal in moisture.
Alternatively, layer it under your favorite hydrator.

Target specific concerns: Use beta glucan-rich treatments post-sun exposure, after exfoliation, or on days when your skin feels dry or sensitive.

Both beta glucan and hyaluronic acid are known for their excellent hydrating properties, but they both work in distinct ways and offer unique benefits.

Beta glucan is 20% more hydrating than hyaluronic acid and creates a protective barrier to prevent water loss, making it especially effective for long-lasting hydration. Hyaluronic acid attracts water to the skin's surface to
provide an immediate hydration boost + plumping effect.

If you're looking to reduce redness, beta glucan is ideal for sensitive or compromised skin. Hyaluronic acid primarily hydrates and doesn't offer the same anti-inflammatory effects. It also lacks the reparative + protective benefits that beta glucan provides.

The soothing + hydrating nature of beta glucan allow it to work well with other active ingredients, enhancing their benefits while minimizing potential irritation.

It complements retinol in particular, as beta glucan helps to reduce dryness + irritation that can occur with retinol use. Similarly, it counteracts these same issues caused by exfoliating acids and works alongside them
to support skin recovery.

It also combines well with vitamin C to boost antioxidant protection and calm sensitivity caused by potent formulations. To enhance skin barrier repair + hydration, pair beta glucan with niacinamide to strengthen + balance your skin.

Beta glucan is one of the most skin-friendly ingredients, making it a great choice for sensitive skin.

It hydrates deeply, repairs damage, and protects against environmental stressors without irritating. Its soothing properties help reduce typical discomfort while reinforcing your skin's natural barrier.

Try beta glucan skincare from ZO® Skin Health

Browse our clinically backed selection of beta glucan products for a healthy, glowing complexion. If you need advice on any of our products or answers to your regimen-based questions, get in touch with our specialist team of ZO® Skincare Specialists today.

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