Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan
INCI: CM-Glucan Forte
Also known as: CM-Glucan Forte
Helps soothe a compromised skin barrier
EWG Safety Score
What Is Magnesium Carboxymethyl Beta-Glucan?
Magnesium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, also referred to as CM-Glucan Forte, is a soothing skin care ingredient that’s particularly beneficial for skin exhibiting signs of a compromised skin barrier, like dryness and flakiness. Beyond its soothing abilities, it taps into beta-glucan’s humectant properties, allowing it to help skin retain moisture.\n\nThis soothing agent’s created through the combination of the polysaccharide beta-glucan, extracted from the cell walls of baker’s yeast, and the mineral magnesium, which is used to solidify the stability of beta-glucan’s large molecule size.\n\nBeyond skin care, this ingredient is also used in hair care formulas to assist in calming scalp irritation.\n\nMagnesium carboxymethyl beta-glucan is recommended for usage in skin care preparations in percentages between .2 and .1%.
Benefits for Your Skin
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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SOFW Journal, June 2021, ePublication [URL] SOFW Journal, 2021
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UL Prospector, Accessed August 2022, ePublication [URL] UL Prospector, 2022
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Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, December 2018, pages 1,101-1,107 [URL] Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
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