Characteristics
- INCI
- Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide
- Functions
- cleansing, skin conditioning, smoothing
Who it's for
Skin Type
▲ Dry
▲ Normal
▲ Sensitive
▲ Acne-Prone
Face Concern
▲ Acne
▲ Barrier Repair
▲ Soothing
Hair Concern
▲ Dandruff
▲ Scalp Health
Application Area
▲ Face
▲ Body
▲ Hair
▲ Scalp
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide is a glucose oligomer exhibiting a degree of polymerization ranging from 2 to 10. it is prepared by the action of a leuconostoc mesenteroides glucosyl transferase on sucrose. the α-d-glucopyranose monomers are linked by (1-2),
Description
A skin protectingingredient obtained by enzymatic synthesis from natural sugars (sucrose and maltose). It's claimed to be a bio-selective substrate thatprotects and stimulates the beneficial microbial skin flora without doing the same with pathogens and undesirable flora. It also stimulates the antimicrobial peptide release by keratinocytes (skin cells).
Products with Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide (1 809 total)
Hair
Face Care
Body Care
Decorative Cosmetics
Hands & Nails
Feet
Most often found in Bielenda products (66 items)
