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Beta-Glucan

Korean: 베타-글루칸 · CAS 53238-80-5 ,55965-23-6 ,26874-89-5 · Functions: bulking, skin conditioning - miscellaneous

KR South Korea (MFDS)

No specific rule on file.

EU European Union (CosIng)

No specific rule on file.

US United States (FDA)

No specific rule on file. The FDA regulates few cosmetic ingredients by name; no rule does not mean approval.

Our noteA polysaccharide from oats, yeast or mushrooms, used as a humectant and skin conditioner.

Products listing Beta-Glucan

Also listed as

Beta-Glucan 베타-글루칸

Information only, not medical advice. Rules change — always check the linked official source. If you are pregnant, have a skin condition or allergies, ask a dermatologist or pharmacist.

Frequently asked questions

What is Beta-Glucan?

A polysaccharide from oats, yeast or mushrooms, used as a humectant and skin conditioner.

Is Beta-Glucan banned in the European Union?

We found no specific rule for it in the EU's CosIng records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Beta-Glucan banned in South Korea?

We found no specific rule for it in Korea's MFDS records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

Is Beta-Glucan allowed in cosmetics in the U.S.?

We found no specific rule for it in the FDA's records. That is not an approval or a safety statement.

What is Beta-Glucan used for in cosmetics?

The EU's CosIng inventory lists its functions as: bulking, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.

What is Beta-Glucan called on Korean labels?

Korea's MFDS standard Korean name is 베타-글루칸.

Which K-beauty products contain Beta-Glucan?

24+ products we checked list it, for example Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cleansing Gel, Round Lab 1025 Dokdo Cream, Dr.Althea 345 Relief Cream.

What is the CAS number of Beta-Glucan?

CAS 53238-80-5 ,55965-23-6 ,26874-89-5 (from official records).

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