What is Beta-Glucan?
Botanical Beta-Glucan is derived from an Indian plant extract. It is a natural source of polysaccharide, which is a carbohydrate. Polysaccharides essentially form a mesh over the skin to trap in moisture and prevent TEWL (Trans Epidermal Water Loss.)
Skin benefits of beta-glucan
It’s no surprise that Beta-Glucan is becoming increasingly popular in the skincare world, check out some of the benefits of using Beta-Glucans in your skincare below.
Hydration boosting
Beta-Glucans are known for their deeply nourishing and hydrating
properties. This super hydrator helps to boost the skin’s barrier, smoothing skin and protecting skin from daily environmental stressors.
Soothe and Calm skin
Stemming from Beta-Glucan’s power to protect the skin’s barrier, Beta-Glucans can help prevent cell damage and help to soothe redness and irritation.
Anti-ageing
Beta-Glucans are known for their skin plumping properties, helping to deeply hydrate the skin, plumping and firming fine lines and wrinkles.
Why We Use Beta-Glucan
“Beta-Glucan is a deeply hydrating ingredient known to soothe and calm irritated skin, plump fine lines and wrinkles and protect the skin’s barrier. We chose this ingredient as it is high in antioxidant properties and with the same plumping properties as Hyaluronic Acid.” - Shelley Martin, Co-Founder & New Product Development Lead
Beta-Glucan Skincare Products
Our range of products including Beta-Glucan can make a real difference to your skin, with our hydrating, rich and easily absorbed formulation offering multiple benefits.
Time Delay Day Cream SPF30 50ml
An ultra-hydrating day cream with broad-spectrum sun protection for plumped, glowing skin. The Beta-Glucan in this product increases hydration by up to 23% and skin softness by up to 21%.
![SKINICIAN day cream spf 30 image of carton and tube on a pink background](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/skinician-anti-ageing-time-delay-spf30-award-winning_85596560-f1f4-4308-a79f-28e616b11a5e_1445x.jpg?v=1699007753)
![Advanced time delay cream tube with a texture swatch displayed beside tube](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/anti-ageing-day-time-moisturiser-with-spf_3_1445x.jpg?v=1721749332)
![Before and after picture of a lady who used Advanced Time Delay Day Cream with SPF30](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/skinician-anti-ageing-spf-cream-before-and-after_1445x.jpg?v=1721749332)
![Time Delay Cream picture of a lady before and after using SPF30 moisturiser in her routine.](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/anti-ageing-time-delay-cream-before-and-after_1445x.jpg?v=1721749332)
![image of SKINICIAN Time Delay Day Cream on red background with text "proven to retain hydration for 30 hours"](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/anti-ageing-day-cream-with-spf_1445x.jpg?v=1721747160)
![image of woman applying SPF to face with text "proven to screen against 97% of UV light from both UVA and UVB rays"](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/anti-ageing-day-cream-with-spf_860f018a-72d4-408a-8716-e94284fd3fab_1445x.jpg?v=1721747161)
![An annotated image of SKINICIAN Time Delay Day Cream SPF 30. The annotations say 'Nourishing cream for mature skin', 'Broad-spectrum sun protection' and 'For a plumped glowing complexion'](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/advanced-day-cream-with-spf-30-benefits-for-skin_1445x.png?v=1721747267)
Revitalising Day Moisturiser SPF 30 50ml
A deeply hydrating daily moisturiser with broad-spectrum sun protection that relieves dryness andsoothes skin sensitivity. Botanical Beta-Glucan &Pentavitin™ provide instant and long lasting hydration and will lock in moisture for 12 hours. Proven to increase skin hydration by 25% and skin softness by up to 21%
![SKINICIAN Revitalising Day Moisturiser SPF 30 tube and carton displayed with a Hi Best Beauty Buys Award Winner 2022 Logo](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/skinician-revitalising-day-moisturiser-spf30-award-winning_1445x.jpg?v=1685702333)
![SKINICIAN Revitalising SPF 30 Moisturiser for sensitive and dry skin tube lying on its side with the texture of the cream shown beside it](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/hydrating-spf-day-moisturiser_1445x.jpg?v=1721749318)
![A before and after image of a lady who has used SKINICIAN SPF Moisturiser. Brighter more nourished skin can be seen](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/SPF-30-daycream-before-and-after_1445x.jpg?v=1721749318)
![Revitalising Day Moisturiser SPF 30 50ml](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/breakout-prone-skin-before-and-after-using-SKINICIAN-skincare_1445x.jpg?v=1719932472)
![image of SKINICIAN Revitalising Day Moisturiser on pink background with text "19% immediate increase in skin hydration, 40% increase in skin hydration within 7 days"](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/hydrating-moisturiser-with-spf-for-dry-skin_1445x.jpg?v=1721743162)
![image of SKINICIAN Revitalising Day Moisturiser on pink background with text "proven to screen against 97% of UV light from both UVA and UVB rays"](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/moisturiser-with-spf-30_1445x.jpg?v=1721743162)
![Skinician Revitalising Moisturiser SPF 30 annotated image. The annotations say 'Helps repair the skin barrier', 'Deeply hydrating' and 'Relieves dryness & soothes skin sensitivity.](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/revitalising-moisturiser-with-spf-benefits_1445x.jpg?v=1721743325)
Advanced Restoring Vitamin E Night Cream 50ml
A hydrating and nourishing night cream that supercharges your skin cells to fight the signs of ageing and leave skin glowing. Beta-Glucans in this product are provento be as effective as hyaluronic acid at holding moisture in the skin.
![Skinician Anti-Ageing Restoring Night Cream, tube and box](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/SKINICIAN_Advanced_Restoring_Night_Cream_ef4a4847-1565-4d59-aaf6-0f889730a961_1445x.jpg?v=1699007675)
![SKINICIAN Restoring Night Cream texture beside the tube.](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/vitamin-e-night-cream-texture_1445x.jpg?v=1721748096)
![SKINICIAN Restoring Night Cream before and after on a lady with noticeable ageing improvements.](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/restoring-night-cream-results-on-ageing-skin_1445x.jpg?v=1721748096)
![SKINICIAN Restoring Night Cream before and after](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/skinician-night-cream-before-and-after_1445x.jpg?v=1721748096)
![Image of SKINICIAN Restoring Night Cream with text "proven to increase skin cell energy by an average of 65% over 4 weeks. This leads to fine lines reduced, increased skin luminosity and cell growth stimulated by 47%"](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/anti-ageing-night-cream_1445x.jpg?v=1721661645)
![Advanced Night Cream annotated image. The annotations say 'Hydrating & nourishing night cream', 'Fights the signs of ageing & leaves skin glowing' and 'Supercharges your skin cells'.](http://www.skinician.com/cdn/shop/files/skinician-advanced-skin-restoring-cream-benefits_1445x.png?v=1721661665)
Who Beta-Glucan Is Best For
Suitable for all skin types and beneficial for those with maturing skin, visible signs of ageing or for those who would like a strengthening ingredient to prevent sagging.
Before and After Using Beta-Glucan
Take a look at some of our real before and afters taken by customers who used our products containing Beta-Glucan
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