Skincare Inspiration from US Patent No. 6,174,519: beta glucan skincare receipts for protecting skin from UV damage
This patent
provides skincare formulations using beta glucan to inhibit the skin damage
induced by ultraviolet radiation. ฮฒ-Glucans are polysaccharides of D-glucose monomers linked by ฮฒ-glycosidic bonds. They are a diverse group of molecules
that can vary with respect to molecular mass, solubility, viscosity, and
three-dimensional configuration. They occur most commonly as cellulose in plants, the bran of cereal grains, the cell wall of baker's yeast, certain fungi, mushrooms and bacteria.
Traditionally, beta-glucans
have been used for treating skin conditions such as dermatitis, eczema, wrinkles,
bedsores, wounds, burns, diabetic ulcers, and radiation burns.
In addition to beta-glucans, the
formulations in the patent also include moisturizing agent such as panthenol
and antioxidants such as grape seed extract, Vitamin C, and superoxide
dismutase, which act synergistically with the beta glucan to improve cellular
viability and reduce the production of inflammatory prostaglandin PGE2 in
skin exposed to ultraviolet radiation. The formulations can also include
Vitamin A (retinol) and Vitamin E (tocopherol), which also act synergistically
as an antioxidant in the skin.
The following are some example
formulations. Those could serve as an inspiration for you to make your
own version of beta-glucan skincare formulations.
Beta-glucan skin toner
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Materials
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Specific Use Concentration (Wt %)
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Purified Water
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79.4719
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Surfactants
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2.0000
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Witch Hazel Distillate
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15.0000
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Humectant
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1.0000
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Fragrance
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0.0350
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Preservatives
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1.9000
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Sequestering Agent
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0.1000
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Menthol
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0.0100
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Plant Extracts
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0.0700
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Vitamin A Palmitate
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0.0050
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Vitamin E Acetate
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0.1000
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Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
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0.0040
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Beta Glucan
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0.1000
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Superoxide Dismutase
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0.0040
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Grape Seed Extract
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0.0001
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Panthenol
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0.2000
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Total
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100.0000%
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Beta-glucan Moisturizing Skin Lotion
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Purified Water
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79.4719
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O/W Emulsifiers
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11.0000
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Humectants
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5.0000
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Fragrance
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0.0500
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Preservatives
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2.7000
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|
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Sequestering Agent
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0.1000
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Emollients
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12.0000
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Thickeners
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0.3000
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Vitamin A Palmitate
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0.0500
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Vitamin E Acetate
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1.0000
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Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
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0.2500
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Beta Glucan
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1.0000
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Superoxide Dismutase
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0.0400
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Grape Seed Extract
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0.0050
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Panthenol
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2.0000
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Total
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100.0000%
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Beta-glucan Moisturizing Skin Cream
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Materials
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General Use Range (Wt %)
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Purified Water
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0.0000-97.8173
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W/O Emulsifiers
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1.00-10.00
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Humectants
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0.00-10.00
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Fragrance
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0.00-0.50
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Preservatives
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0.10-7.00
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Sequestering Agent
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0.01-0.50
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Emollients and Sunscreen Agents
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10.00-60.00
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Salt
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0.01-1.00
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Vitamin A Palmitate
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0.0005-0.50
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Vitamin E Acetate
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0.05-30.00
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Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
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0.0001-3.00
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Beta Glucan
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0.005-5.00
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Superoxide Dismutase
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0.0001-1.00
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Grape Seed Extract
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0.00001-1.00
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Panthenol
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0.005-5.00
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Total
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100.00000%
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Beta-glucan Moisturizing Waterproof
Sunscreen
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Materials
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Specific Use Concentration (Wt %)
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Purified Water
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61.7865
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W/O Emulsifiers
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6.0000
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Preservatives
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3.6500
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Sequestering Agent
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0.1000
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Emollients and Sunscreens Agents
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27.7500
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Salt
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0.3000
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Vitamin A Palmitate
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0.0050
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Vitamin E Acetate
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0.1000
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Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate
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0.0040
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Beta Glucan
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0.1000
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Superoxide Dismutase
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0.0040
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Grape Seed Extract
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0.0005
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Panthenol
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0.2000
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Total
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100.0000%
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Thanks for
reading.
Connie
connie@cherruby.com
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