Oxidized Beta-Glucan

Oxidized Beta-Glucan is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, anti-seborrheic agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameOXIDIZED BETA-GLUCAN
FunctionABRASIVE, ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, ANTIMICROBIAL, DEODORANT
CAS number-
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

General Moisturizers 100%

Frequently asked

What does Oxidized Beta-Glucan do in skincare?
Oxidized Beta-Glucan functions as an abrasive, anti-seborrheic agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Oxidized Beta-Glucan allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Oxidized Beta-Glucan?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (100% of its uses).

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