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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