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Common Name(s): Yeast ferment filtrate,beta-glucan filtrate

CAS Number: N/a

DESCRIPTION

What It Does: Provides yeast-derived beta-glucan and amino acid skin conditioning with wound healing and immunomodulatory benefits.

Why It's Used: Multifunctional yeast ferment for natural skincare combining beta-glucan immunostimulation with yeast-derived amino acids and b vitamins.

How It Works: Beta-glucan (from yeast cell walls) activates dectin-1 for wound healing immune stimulation. free amino acids provide nmf-type humectant conditioning. b vitamins (b1, b2, b6, niacinamide) provide multiple skin-active benefits in one complex.

Typically Found In: Natural anti-aging formulas,wound healing products,probiotic skincare

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Primary Category: Active ingredient – skin microbiome support

Secondary Functions: Beta-glucan immunostimulation,b vitamin complex

Application Areas:

Facial Skincare

Body Care

Hair Care

Beard Care

Color Cosmetics (Makeup)

Dietary/Oral Supplements

Typical Concentration Range: 1%–10%

SOURCING & ETHICS

Vegan Status: Yes – yeast fermentation (saccharomyces cerevisiae)

Halal Status: Yes

Source Notes: Fermentation-derived or plant-extracted.

SKIN COMPATIBILITY

Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low

Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic

Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; beneficial for sensitive skin.

Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes

SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY

Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.

Works Well With: Ceramides,niacinamide,soothing actives

Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities

SCIENTIFIC NOTE

The saccharomyces cerevisiae cell wall beta-glucan (primarily 1,3/1,6-beta-d-glucan) is the most studied immunomodulatory beta-glucan, with the original wound healing studies on yeast beta-glucan (nicholas diluzio, 1975) establishing beta-glucan as the first clinically proven immunostimulatory natural polymer.

Last Verified: 2026-03-12

Primary Sources: Cosing database,kogan yeast beta-glucan review