Works with Panthenol, Centella and barrier lipids in SENSCERA's calming, barrier-first formulas.
Barrier & soothing · Strong evidence
Beta-Glucan
INCI: Beta-Glucan · 1,3-Beta-Glucan
SoothesHydratesSupports resilience
A soothing, deeply hydrating polysaccharide, often described as gentler and more calming than hyaluronic acid.
What it is
Beta-glucan is a polysaccharide (a chain of sugars), typically from oats or yeast. It is both a substantial humectant and a notable soother, valued for calming sensitised skin while holding water, a combination that makes it a favourite for reactive and stressed complexions.
How it works
Soothes and supports
It has a well-documented calming, resilience-supporting effect, helping stressed or reactive skin look and feel comfortable.
Hydrates deeply
It holds water effectively and forms a light, supportive film, smoothing and hydrating with a comforting feel.
The evidence
Beta-glucan has strong support as a soothing, hydrating and resilience-supporting active, well suited to sensitive and compromised skin.
Worth knowing
A quietly excellent multitasker, hydration and calm from one gentle molecule.
Evidence tiers reflect the general weight of published cosmetic-science literature on this ingredient, not a claim about any individual SENSCERA product. Cosmetic products support the appearance and condition of skin and hair; they are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results vary.