title: Skin health promotion effects of natural beta-glucan derived from cereals and microorganisms: a review.
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.
authors.affiliation: 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.
authors.forename: Bin
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Du
authors.forename: Zhaoxiang
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Bian
authors.forename: Baojun
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Xu
mesh_terms: D000279:Administration, Cutaneous; D000363:Agaricales / Q000737:chemistry; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000494:pharmacology; D003358:Cosmetics / Q000737:chemistry; D002523:Edible Grain / Q000737:chemistry*; D006801:Humans; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D012441:Saccharomyces cerevisiae / Q000737:chemistry*; D012867:Skin / Q000187:drug effects* / Q000528:radiation effects; D015595:Skin Aging / Q000187:drug effects; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects; D047071:beta-Glucans / Q000494:pharmacology*
chemical_list: D000975:Antioxidants; D003358:Cosmetics; D011837:Radiation-Protective Agents; D047071:beta-Glucans
keywords: anti-UV; anti-wrinkle; antioxidant activity; moisturizing effect; skin permeation absorption; wound healing; β-glucan