Skin health promotion effects of natural beta-glucan derived from cereals and microorganisms: a review.

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.

• Authors: Bin Du, Zhaoxiang Bian, Baojun Xu
• Journal: Phytotherapy research : PTR (Phytother Res) Vol. 28 Issue 2 Pg. 159-66 (Feb 2014) ISSN: 1099-1573 [Electronic] England
• PMID: 23494974 (Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Review)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Chemical References

• Antioxidants
• Cosmetics
• Radiation-Protective Agents
• beta-Glucans

Topics

• Administration, Cutaneous
• Agaricales (chemistry)
• Antioxidants (pharmacology)
• Cosmetics (chemistry)
• Edible Grain (chemistry)
• Humans
• Radiation-Protective Agents (pharmacology)
• Saccharomyces cerevisiae (chemistry)
• Skin (drug effects, radiation effects)
• Skin Aging (drug effects)
• Wound Healing (drug effects)
• beta-Glucans (pharmacology)