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 |
User-Defined Keywords
- β-glucan
- anti-UV
- anti-wrinkle
- antioxidant activity
- moisturizing effect
- skin permeation absorption
- wound healing
