Oat Beta-Glucan
Oat beta-1,3/1,4-glucan (specifically oat-derived)
Oat-specific linear beta-glucan (1-3:1-4 linkage, different from yeast beta-1,3/1,6); clinical evidence for atopic skin; SCCS assessed for infants; humectant and immunomodulating; different specification from yeast beta-glucan
Function & Common Use
Active (soothing) / Humectant
Active Ingredient
Sensitive skin serums atopic skin care soothing masks
Vegetable (oat bran)
Concentration Limits
No limit
No limit
No specific 21 CFR cosmetic limit identified in source checked; EU limit reference: None
No specific MFDS limit identified in source checked; verify if ingredient is used in a Korean functional cosmetic category
Pregnancy: No specific restriction identified in source checked; standard cosmetic use
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oat Beta-Glucan safe to use in skincare?
Oat Beta-Glucan has a Low concern rating from The Clean Sheet. Oat-specific linear beta-glucan (1-3:1-4 linkage, different from yeast beta-1,3/1,6); clinical evidence for atopic skin; SCCS assessed for infants; humectant and immunomodulating; different specification from yeast beta-glucan
Is Oat Beta-Glucan allowed in India?
Oat Beta-Glucan is currently classified as "Permitted" under Indian cosmetics regulations. No concentration limit is specified for India.
What is Oat Beta-Glucan used for in cosmetics?
Oat Beta-Glucan functions as: Active (soothing) / Humectant. It is commonly found in: Sensitive skin serums atopic skin care soothing masks.
Regulatory Status
Cosmetic ingredient; standard TGA cosmetic framework applies; no therapeutic goods listing required unless therapeutic claims are made
Not specifically listed as restricted cosmetic ingredient in NHPID source checked; standard Health Canada cosmetic notification applies
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