Abstract
β-Glucans are natural cell wall polysaccharides found in yeast, fungi (including mushrooms), some bacteria, seaweeds and cereals. Natural β-glucans possess many health promotion effects on human health, such as anti-tumor, anti-diabetes, anti-infection, lowering blood cholesterol and immune-modulating properties. These effects have been reviewed previously. However, skin health promotion of β-glucan derived from cereals and microorganisms has received little attention. This review focuses on antioxidant activity, anti-wrinkle activity, anti-ultraviolet light, wound healing, and moisturizing effect and skin permeation absorption of β-glucan. Furthermore, applications of β-glucan in cosmetics are also discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 159-166 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Phytotherapy Research |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 2014 |
Scopus Subject Areas
- Pharmacology
User-Defined Keywords
- β-glucan
- anti-UV
- anti-wrinkle
- antioxidant activity
- moisturizing effect
- skin permeation absorption
- wound healing