We take our hyaluronic acidand all of our other hydratorsvery seriously.
And honestly, we’re pleased with what we found.
But beta-glucans don’t occur naturally in the human bodyso why would we need them?
Liz deSousa for Byrdie
And what exactly are they?
We spoke to the experts to get the scoop.
Works Well With:Retinols, or anything else dehydrating or irritating.
Sunscreens, as it helps reduce issues related to UV exposure.
What is Beta-Glucan?
“Beta-glucan is a humectant moisturizer that attracts water to the top layers of skin,” Wong says.
Benefits of Beta-Glucan for Skin
Those anecdotal first-person accounts had real truth to back them up.
It just means selecting the products you want to use.
“Beta-glucan comes from oats so it can be used as an oat mask.
It can also be found in moisturizers and serums,” says Wong.
Beta-glucan can decrease the look of wrinkles, redness, and irritation over time.
Yes, beta-glucan works well with any dehydrating or irritating ingredients.
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