Is your skin lacking moisture? You've probably heard of hyaluronic acid, a star among skincare ingredients, but have you also heard of beta-glucans? Which ingredient is right for what you're looking for? Here, we explain everything about these two miracle ingredients with hydrating properties.

Beta-glucans and hyaluronic acid are both highly effective moisturizing ingredients, but they differ in their chemical structure, mechanism of action, and specific skin benefits. Here's a look at how they differ when it comes to moisturizing:

Hydration mechanism:

• Beta-glucans:

  • Deep and long-lasting hydration : They attract water into the skin, but they also form a protective barrier which prevents dehydration.
  • Soothing action : Ideal for sensitive or irritated skin thanks to their ability to reduce inflammation and strengthen the skin barrier.
  • Able to penetrate into the surface layers to improve skin texture and resilience.

• Hyaluronic acid :

  • Intense and immediate hydration : Hyaluronic acid acts like a sponge, retaining up to 1,000 times its weight in water , which gives a visible rebound effect.
  • Low molecular weight forms: Penetrate deeper into the skin to hydrate the lower layers .
  • High molecular weight forms: Remain on the surface to create a moisturizing layer.
    • -> It is therefore advisable to mix or vary the molecular forms of hyaluronic acid to obtain optimal hydration ✨

Targeted skin types:

• Beta-glucans:

  • Perfect for the sensitive, irritated or stressed skin .
  • Suitable for dry to normal skin who need hydration sustainable with a restorative effect.
    

• Hyaluronic acid :

  • Suitable for all skin types, especially dehydrated or aging skin .
  • Offer a immediate rebound effect, particularly visible on tired or lacking firmness skin.

Durability of the moisturizing effect:

• Beta-glucans: Hydration is more sustainable thanks to their ability to retain moisture while strengthening the skin barrier.
• Hyaluronic acid : The moisturizing effect is more fast , but can fade if the skin barrier is not well maintained.
  • • -> These two ingredients work wonders together!

Additional properties:

• Beta-glucans:

  • Repairs damaged skin.
  • Soothe and reduce inflammation.
  • Boost cell renewal and collagen production.

• Hyaluronic acid :

  • Instantly plumps.
  • Promotes healing of small lesions.
  • Protects against environmental aggressions through its antioxidant action.

For optimal hydration, many products combine the two ingredients to benefit from both their immediate effects and their long-lasting hydration!