I. Introduction Beta-glucans (β-glucans) are naturally occurring polysaccharides (a long chain of glucose molecules) found from the cell walls of various organism such as oats, barley, yeast, algae, and mushrooms. It is a soluble fiber that forms a gel-like substance when mixed with water, which makes it useful in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. They long…
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8+ Benefits of Bamboo leaf extract for your skin
I. Introduction Bamboo is a variety of giant grass and popular do to its sustainability (as it can grow rapidly and requires little water or fertilization compared to other crops). Plus, its cultivation doesn’t require pesticides, and once it grows one mature bamboo plant can absorb and sequester up to 12 tons of carbon dioxide…
5+ Benefits of Adzuki beans for your skin
I. Introduction Adzuki beans (also known as aduki or azuki beans) have been used in traditional East Asian medicine and skincare. They are small red beans rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. When ground into a fine powder and used as an ingredient in beauty products, it helps gently exfoliating the skin thanks to a…