Ingredient

Beta Glucan

A skin-replenishing humectant and antioxidant that strengthens the moisture barrier and calms reactive skin.

  • Best for

    All skin types

  • Best to

    Hydrate + Repair + Protect

  • Made for

    Sensitive skin, barrier repair, Post Procedure

  • Pair With

    Ceramide Complex, HA, Retinol

Beta Glucan

What is it

What is Beta Glucan?

Beta Glucan is a polysaccharide derived from oats, mushrooms, and yeast. It has a long history in both medicine and dermatology, where it has been studied for its wound-healing,immune-modulating, and barrier-strengthening properties.

In skincare, beta glucan functions both as a deep humectant and as an antioxidant, making it particularly valuable for skin under stress. Beta glucan is structurally capable of penetrating deeper into the skin
than many other hydrating ingredients, allowing it to deliver moisture and
antioxidant benefits at a level that supports not just surface hydration, but
true barrier function.

Benefits

What does Beta Glucan do for your skin?

  • Reinforces the skin barrier
  • Reduces TEWL (transepidermal water loss)
  • Calms redness, inflammation and reactivity
  • Deep hydration pulling water into deeper skin layers
  • Supports Post Procedure healing and recovery

"I love Beta Glucan because the research backs it up. It's a potent antioxidant that protects against environmental damage while simultaneously strengthening the skin barrier and boosting hydration."


Dr. Stefani Kappel

How to use

How does Beta Glucan fit your routine?

Beta Glucan layers cleanly with most actives: Vitamin C, retinoids, and acids. Beta glucan is active in the NMF
Hydrator, NMF Intense Barrier Cream, and Bio-Cleanse 5.5. Consistent daily use of these products delivers ongoing barrier support.
For those recovering from in-office procedures or managing reactive skin, the NMF Hydrator or Intense Barrier Cream provide a comprehensive healing environment.

Who should use it

Who should use Beta Glucan?

Beta glucan is particularly valuable for sensitive, reactive, eczema-adjacent, and post-procedure skin. It is also an excellent ingredient for anyone using retinol, strong acids, or other actives that may stress the barrier. Because it is gentle and non-irritating, it is appropriate for all skin types, including the most reactive.

Formulated with

MDAiRE products formulated with Beta Glucan

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