The beta-glucan complex used in our serum formulation is a concentrated polysaccharides substance obtained from biotech purification of natural yeast cell walls. Due to its immediate and long-term protective effect on the skin, our founder decided to include this amazing multi-active beta-glucan complex for numerous reasons. Without further ado, let’s dive right into it!

a. Irritation-Inhibiting Effect.

If redness and irritation is your main skin concern, fret not! You came to the right place! Beta-glucan works by linking molecules together on the surface of the skin to form a thin and undetectable film. It works by activating the immune system of the skin that indirectly helps to boost acid mantle to protect skin from daily aggressors like UV rays, oxidative stress and pollution. Beta-glucan is also an excellent antioxidant that helps to visibly soothe and improve skin redness. Our founder decided to employ this ingredient after considering the heavily-polluted, hot and humid climate we are living in. If you are always outside and you have tried other soothing ingredients but nothing seems to work, you might want to give this beta-glucan enriched serum a try! 

b. Improve Skin Elasticity and Roughness.

In case you didn't know, beta-glucan is a unique sugar molecule that can bind to many receptors in our body. In a study, beta-glucan shows an immediate smoothing effect by reducing skin roughness in just a few hours of application. This is due to the fact that beta-glucan can penetrate skin to the deepest level of dermis and promotes collagen-building. It also contains phenols where it helps to equip skin with strong anti-oxidative properties and aids skin-healing from excessive sun exposure and rashes. With consistent usage, it yields a long-term improvement to skin elasticity and effectively plumps up the skin. We highly recommend this for dull, tired-looking skin. 

c. Provide Hydration To The Skin

Beta-glucan is a humectant that contains high water-binding capacity to provide intense hydration to the skin while preventing moisture loss. A study even demonstrated that beta-glucan is 20% more effective at hydrating compared to all-time cult-favourite, hyaluronic acid. Beta-glucan has been clinically demonstrated to increase skin hydration in just 2 weeks of application. By giving enough hydration to the skin, it promotes skin-rejuvenation and improves moisture-retention to prevent flakiness and dryness. Dehydrated skin who? We don’t know her!

However, do note that the beta-glucan used in Snowmeric Serum is derived from yeast polysaccharides which may trigger fungal acne. Hence, it is best to avoid it if you are clinically diagnosed with fungal acne by a certified physician!