TAGS: Skin Care
BASF has launched Hydrasensyl® Glucan, an ultra-pure, multi-functional and fast-acting beta-glucan that moisturizes, smoothes and soothes the skin. The beneficial effects of the new active ingredient are the result of its composition: polysaccharide structure resembling hyaluronic acid while the triple helix arrangement of the fibers is known from collagen.
Hydrasensyl® Glucan - Polysaccharide
The active ingredient is derived from fermentation, and special proprietary BASF isolation and purification process enriches the β-glucan and maintains its specific functionality. The colorless, clear to opalescent viscous liquid is characterized by an exceptional purity of the high molecular weight beta-glucan.
Hydrasensyl
® Glucan consists of a long chain of sugar molecules just like hyaluronic acid, which is often used in personal care products to hydrate and soothe the skin. This primary structure enables the active ingredient to act as a natural water storage, by binding large amounts of water.
At the same time, the polysaccharide chains are intertwined to form a rope-like, highly resilient triple helix – just like collagen, a structural protein that provides skin elasticity. This 3D structure can help to enhance the resistance of formulations to variations in pH or temperature and electrolyte load. In addition, Hydrasensyl
® Glucan provides a pleasantly light feel on the skin.
Clinical Studies Performed on Beta-glucan
Confirm Immediate and Long-term Efficacy
In clinical studies, Hydrasensyl
® Glucan has proven its rapid and exceptional efficacy. After two weeks of application at a dose of 2.5 percent, skin hydration went up by 43 percent and skin smoothness by 24 percent compared to the baseline.
These effects even persist after discontinuing the use: one week after stopping applications, the hydration rate and smoothness were still up 21 percent and 18 percent, respectively. All the results were significantly better than the placebo.
Demonstrate Fast Soothing Effect
Hydrasensyl
® Glucan was also demonstrated to soothe irritated skin due to UV exposure. The skin of volunteers was irradiated with 1.5 times the minimal erythema dose. The application of a gel with 2.5 percent Hydrasensyl
® Glucan visibly reduced erythema intensity as compared to control and placebo group.
Source: BASF