Oat beta glucan (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Avena sativa (Oat) Grain Extract; B-glucan; Oat Beta Glucan Concentrate; Oat Soluble Fibre

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Oat beta glucan is a mixture of active plant ingredients (oat = English name for oats) which is used in cosmetic formulations. The polysaccharide mixture obtained from oats acts as a film former (forms a film on skin, hair or nails when applied) and viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).

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"Glucan" is a collective term for linear or branched polysaccharides such as cellulose, dextran, glycogen, starch.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer