Carboxymethylglucan

It is an active antioxidant and an anti-inflammatory. It is obtained by chemical modification of insoluble beta-glucan, which is isolated from the cell walls of the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae (baker’s yeast) cultivated in special growth media under well-defined conditions. It belongs to the group of (1→3)-β-D glucans, which are substances of natural origin characterized by significant immune-modulatory and antioxidant effects. These mechanisms enable it to regulate the negative effects of acute UV radiation, which revealed a positive influence on skin texture and elasticity. It normalizes the adverse UV-induced overproduction of substances triggering processes that lead to negative changes in skin texture. It is applicable in skin care products.