Phytother Res. 2014 Feb;28(2):159-66. doi: 10.1002/ptr.4963. Epub 2013 Mar 11.
Skin health promotion effects of natural beta-glucan derived from cereals and microorganisms: a review.
1 Analysis and Testing Center, Hebei Normal University of Science and Technology, Qinhuangdao, Hebei, 066600, China; School of Chinese Medicine, Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong, China.
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.
Copyright © 2013 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
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Int J Toxicol. 2016 Jul;35(1 Suppl):5S-49S. doi: 10.1177/1091581816651606.
Safety Assessment of Microbial Polysaccharide Gums as Used in Cosmetics
Abstract
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel assessed the safety of 34 microbial polysaccharide gums for use in cosmetics, finding that these ingredients are safe in cosmetic formulations in the present practices of use and concentration. The microbial polysaccharide gums named in this report have a variety of reported functions in cosmetics, including emulsion stabilizer, film former, binder, viscosity-increasing agent, and skin-conditioning agent. The Panel reviewed available animal and clinical data in making its determination of safety.
KEYWORDS: cosmetics; microbial polysaccharide gums; safety
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The Cosmetic Ingredient Review was established in 1976 by the industry trade association (then the Cosmetic, Toiletry, and Fragrance Association, now the Personal Care Products Council), with the support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Consumer Federation of America. Although funded by the Council, CIR and the review process are independent from the Council and the cosmetics industry. CIR operates under a set of procedures.
General policy and direction are given by a 7-member Steering Committee chaired by the President and CEO of the Council, with a dermatologist representing the American Academy of Dermatology, a toxicologist representing the Society of Toxicology, a consumer representative representing the Consumer Federation of America, an industry scientist (the current chair of the Council's CIR Committee), Chair of the CIR Expert Panel, and the Council’s Executive Vice President for Science.
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