Oat Beta Glucans could have a role as a non-invasive alternative to Botox, the popular treatment to smooth out wrinkles by injecting botulinum into the muscle. It is believed that some parties already have research and development underway in this area.
In preliminary research, oat beta glucans are being studied for its potential immunomodulatory effects, anti-tumour properties, and stimulation of collagen deposition, tissue granulation, re-epithelization, and macrophage infiltration in the wound healing process.
1% indicates the amount of beta glucan in the product. The base is water.
INCI: Oat Beta Glucan Purity: 1% Glucans, .7% Preservative, 98.3% Water Physical Form: Light Brown Liquid Melting Point: N/A Applications: Topical Usage Rate: Up to 10% (start at a .5% or lower) Solubility: Water Shelf Life: 2 Years Other Ingredients by Concentration are: Preserved with 0.7% Preservative Blend (Phenoxethanol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Ethylhexlglycerin)
Shelf Life and Storage Information for Our Products and Ingredients
Finished Products - generally don't need to be refrigerated as they are preserved, but you can refrigerate them to extend their shelf life. The shelf life for most products is 9-12 months. Vitamin C Serum(s) and VitaResurface products should continually be refrigerated to extend their shelf life. Sample Sizes - do have a shorter shelf life (generally 3-6 months), and items in jars can dry up quicker than this if the lid is not tightened well enough (Vitamin C Serums - use within 90 days).
Please keep your products out of humidity, heat, direct light and in a dark cabinet when possible:
Exfoliating Acid - products have a shelf life of 9-12 months. The only things we don't suggest refrigerating are the Mandelic Acid Serums or Salicylic Acid Serums, as they can crystallize in the refrigerator. If this happens, you can set the product into a hot water bath to see if the crystals will dissolve.
Additional Items That Require Refrigeration and/or Kept in the Dark:
Hydrosols and Distillates - remove 1 ounce of hydrosol and add it into a separate,sterilized spray bottle and spritzer. Keep the larger bottle in the refrigerator. Carrier and Exotic Oils - generally, you can refrigerate all carrier oils, although some very rich oils will solidify. This is fine. All you have to do is take it out, warm it up at room temperature and it should liquefy. If not, set the bottle in a hot water bath and occasionally shake the bottle, which will hopefully turn into a liquid. There are some oils with a super long shelf life, like Coconut Cream and Jojoba Oil.
Refrigeration is not necessary, but it surely won't hurt:
Essential Oils - essential oils are best stored in a cool, dark place. Co2 Extracts - these should continually be refrigerated. Butters - we suggest refrigerating our "skincare" butters. You can remove what you need and keep the rest in the fridge. Clays - keep in a dry, dark place. Shelf life is at least 2 years. Herbs - all herbs (whole or ground) should be kept in a dark, cool and dry location. Herbal (liquid) Extracts - these are created using alcohol. The alcohol pulls the constituents (properties) from each herbs - root, trunk, leaves, and flowers. They have a shelf life of 3-5 years. They can be kept in the refrigerator or a dark place. Other Raw Ingredients - i.e., Sodium PCA, Honeyquat, Oat Beta Glucan, etc. will all have a different shelf life.
More than being useful solely in cosmetics settings, however, beta glucan gains practical, medical credibility from the (below) study, which supports its use to promote wound healing and reduce scarring after surgical procedures.
Notes from (1) of many studies
"The first part of the study, published in the latest issue of the International Journal of Cosmetic Science (vol. 27; issue 5; p 292), involved a single application of 5mg of 0.5 percent beta glucan per cm2 of abdominal skin. The beta-glucan contained a dye, so that its progress through the skin could be measured. The researchers found that it did, indeed penetrate the skin – a process described as being similar to the way water penetrates a brick wall.
“It does not go through the brick, it goes through the concrete binding the bricks together," he said. "As a result of our study, we now know that glucan works through the inter-cellular lipid matrix, or the cells' cement, to enter the lower levels of the skin.”
Next, a clinical study group of 27 subjects applied beta-glucan to fine lines and wrinkles on their faces over an eight-week period. Using digital image analysis of silicone replicas, they determined that there was a significant reduction of wrinkle depth and height, and that the skin was less rough.
Redmond said that consumers may expect to see results in as little as ten days. His conclusion is that there is evidence to support the use of oat beta-glucan in the “care and maintenance of healthy skin and the cosmetic treatment of the signs of aging”.
I have dealt with post inflammatory erythema (PIE) on my cheeks for over two years now. I've tried every type of product said to help it fade, such as daily SPF 50, vitamin C, niacinamide, azelaic acid, transexamic acid, and more. I've even resorted to at-home treatments such as microneedling. None of these ever gave me noticeable results, and I'm sure you can imagine after two years I was feeling pretty frustrated. I recently stumbled across a forum post about beta glucan for PIE scars and they mentioned this brand— I did a little research and bought this right away.
I was really shocked at the results! About a week into application twice a day, I'm seeing improvement in my PIE and general redness. The borders of the scars have blurred, and they look less superficial, hence the color has lightened. I've never seen such quick improvement with any product, not even ones upwards of 100 dollars. For reference, I am an East Asian female in her early 20s with fair and dry skin and I apply this after a watery toner. I did have a brief bout of what seemed like purging or contact dermatitis, however it's unclear to me if it was truly this product.
I greatly appreciate the simplicity of the product and the minimal additives used, not to mention the price point. I can't wait to try more from this brand, especially considering all of the ingredients available for individual purchase. Truly a skincare lover's dream!
Thank you so much for this review! Oat Beta Glucans are awesome :)
