Yeast Beta-Glucan
Yeast Beta-Glucan is a cosmetic ingredient used as a film forming, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 26 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | FAEX BETA-GLUCAN |
| Function | FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 26 products (0.03% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Serums 26.9%Ampoules 15.4%General Moisturizers 15.4%Eye Moisturizers 11.5%Eye Masks 7.7%Toners 7.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Yeast Beta-Glucan do in skincare?
- Yeast Beta-Glucan functions as a film forming, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Yeast 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 Yeast Beta-Glucan?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (26.9% of its uses).
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