Pullulan

Bra

Antioxidant

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Pullulan omedelbart

  • Versatile skin care ingredient known for its hydration and antioxidant properties
  • Works well as a “carrier” to deliver active ingredients where they need to go
  • Has potential to help strengthen skin’s microbiome
  • Can provide temporary mechanical support for skin’s underlying structures
  • Continually being studied for its many therapeutic, film-forming benefits for skin

Pullulan beskrivning

Pullulan is a natural fibrous polymer produced by a type of black yeast known as _Aureobasidium pullulans_. It contains complex sugars known as polysaccharides, which makes it a good water-binding agent (i.e. hydration) and antioxidant in skin care products. It is proven to work well as a “carrier” for other skin care actives, effectively delivering the ingredients where they need to go. Additionally, research shows pullulan has the potential to help with strengthening skin’s microbiome. Studies also show it can provide temporary mechanical support for skin’s underlying structures as well as a subtle yet visible lifting effect owing to its non-irritating film-forming properties More recently, pullulan has been utilised in dissolving microneedle patch products where it is believed to enhance transdermal delivery of ingredients. Scientists are also exploring the therapeutic benefits of pullulan-based hydrogel films for various skin conditions. As a texture-enhancing ingredient, characteristics of pullulan include its water solubility and relatively low viscosity compared to other polysaccharides. It possesses good thermal stability and has earned Generally Recognised as Safe (GRaS) status from U.S. FDA.

Pullulan referenser

  • Journal of Functional Biomaterials, March 2020, pages 1-17
  • International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, December 2019, pages 290-298
  • Journal of Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine, November 2019, pages 1,965-1,977
  • Journal of Biomedical Materials Research, October 2019, pages 2,325-2,334
  • International Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 2012, pages 202-219

Peer-reviewed, substantiated scientific research is used to assess ingredients in this dictionary. Regulations regarding constraints, permitted concentration levels and availability vary by country and region.

Ingrediensrankning

Bäst

Effektiv och bevisad genom oberoende studier. Enastående aktiv ingrediens för de flesta hudtyper eller hudbesvär.

Bra

Nödvändig för att förbättra en formulas struktur, stabilitet eller penetration.

Genomsnittlig

Vanligtvis inte irriterande, men kan ha estetiska, stabilitets- eller andra problem som begränsar dess användbarhet.

Dålig

Det finns en risk för irritation. Risken ökar när den kombineras med andra ingredienser som kan orsaka irritation eller inflammation.

Sämst

Kan ge upphov till irritation, inflammation, torrhet och andra oönskade effekter. Kan ha vissa fördelar men har i allmänhet visat sig göra mer skada än nytta.

okänd

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Inte betygsatt

Denna ingrediens har inte blivit rankad eftersom vi inte har haft möjlighet att granska den aktuella forskningen.