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BETA-GLUCAN PALMITATE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A polysaccharide ester combining beta-glucan's skin conditioning properties with palmitic acid for enhanced substantivity.

Beta-glucan palmitate is an esterified derivative of beta-glucan (a naturally occurring polysaccharide) with palmitic acid, used as a skin conditioning agent and film-former in cosmetic formulations. Beta-glucan is known for its skin soothing and anti-aging properties; esterification with palmitic acid improves its substantivity on the skin. Listed in EU CosIng without restrictions.

Skin benefits

  • Provides beta-glucan's skin soothing benefits
  • Forms protective film on skin
  • Anti-aging and skin repair properties

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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