Yeast beta glucan skin care benefits
In the 1940s, Dr. Pillemer first discovered and reported that there is a substance in the yeast cell wall that has an immune-enhancing effect. Later, after further research by Dr. Diluzio of Tulum University, it was found that the substance in the yeast cell wall that enhances immunity is a polysaccharide - beta-glucan, and this substance was isolated from baker's yeast. Beta-glucan is an excellent immune activator, can improve the skin's own immunity, has the effect of scavenging free radicals, assists damaged tissues to accelerate the recovery of cytokines, and has unique biological activity in the repair of sensitive skin.
Application of β-1,3-glucan in cosmetics to enhance skin immunity
Beta-glucan increases epidermal growth factor (EGF) in aged and wrinkled skin, which will promote an increase in collagen and elastin in the skin, thereby improving skin appearance and reducing wrinkles. Ultraviolet radiation has an inhibitory effect on Langerhans cells in the skin. For example, if the skin is exposed to sunlight for a long time, the number of Langerhans cells will be greatly reduced, the activity will be reduced, and the defense immunity of the skin will be weakened. In addition to its own sunscreen effect and reducing pain and inflammation, beta-glucan can also promote the proliferation of Langerhans cells and enhance the skin's immunity.
Repair damaged cells and accelerate stratum corneum regeneration
Beta-glucan activates macrophages, the basic cells of the immune system, which produce epidermal growth factor (EGF), which promotes the production of collagen necessary for wound healing, while angiogenic factor (AF) can Promotes the formation of new blood vessels necessary for wound healing. Beta-glucan can increase the regeneration ability of damaged skin cells, improve the regeneration rate of the stratum corneum, and has the property of helping wound recovery.
Good percutaneous penetration
Beta-glucan offers an exciting new application: a new option for non-injectable natural treatment of skin wrinkles, and research has also demonstrated that beta-glucan can be used in the pharmaceutical field and can also be used in transdermal drug delivery systems. Drugs or other mixtures are given to the skin.
Anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory effect
Clinical studies have also shown that β-glucan also has significant anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic activities, and can help the skin resist various exogenous mechanical and chemical stimuli.
