What it does
May be useful in simple routines for dehydrated or reactive skin.
Soothing and repairing ingredients
Beta-glucan.
A polysaccharide used in hydrating and soothing formulas to improve comfort and the surface film.
- INCI name
- Beta-Glucan
- Function
- Skin-conditioning ingredient and humectant.
- Information level
- Moderate evidence
- Last reviewed
- 22 September 2026
Who may benefit
Generally suitable for all skin types.
Compatibility
Panthenol, centella, ceramides, hyaluronic acid.
Precautions
Origin, purity and molecular weight may vary between raw materials.
How to use it
Morning and evening.
Concentrations
The percentage cannot be inferred from INCI order. WAI LAB shows it only when stated by a verifiable source.
HOW TO READ IT
What it means in the INCI list?
In the European Union, ingredients above 1% are listed in descending order by weight; below 1%, they may appear in any order. Their position therefore cannot be used to calculate an exact percentage.
Its position helps you understand the formula, but does not on its own establish effectiveness or an exact percentage.
SOURCES
Where the information comes from.
WAI LAB distinguishes cosmetic function, regulatory context and scientific literature. This information is not a substitute for medical advice.
FROM UNDERSTANDING TO CHOOSING
Products with Beta-glucan.
20 catalogue products list a recognised form of this ingredient in their INCI.
20 resultsVerified profiles with declared concentrations appear first.
