Beta glucan

Beta-glucans, written as β-glucans, are polysaccharides (multiple sugars, starch, and cellulose linked together) found in yeast, bacteria, fungi, algae, and grains like oats. Therefore, you can ingest them in food, or they can be extracted and applied to your skin.

• Prevents damage: It can help prevent cellular damage associated with aging or sun-exposed skin.
• Repairs skin: Some studies show that it aids in the regeneration process. These restorative powers may stem from the ingredient's barrier-strengthening function.
• Barrier Booster: If redness and irritation are your main skin concerns, then beta-glucan is the possible new remedy you should try.
• Boosts immunity: Beta-glucans even go so far as to repel invading bacteria that could disrupt the skin barrier: beta-glucans work by stimulating macrophages (they fight against invading pathogens that can cause infections) and stimulate other immune cells to fight pathogens, they are especially good for people who have dry, rough or cracked skin . For those with compromised skin barriers, beta-glucan can help fight the virus and pathogens that pass through your skin barrier.
• Deeply hydrates skin: Beta-glucans act as a humectant in the skin, meaning they lock in hydration and prevent moisture loss. Beta-glucan is even more hydrating than hyaluronic acid, ... with more water, beta-glucan can plump skin and make skin more supple.
• Anti-aging effects: Because it's a single sugar molecule, it can bind to many receptors in your body. Depending on where the molecule ends up, beta-glucan has different effects.