 BETA GLUCAN, 4 oz., 1% Cream with Retinol A,
600,000 IU, Vitamin E, 1000 IU
Also see beta glucan
capsules
Here is more information to
prove to you how effective Beta Glucan Cream is for your skin.
Recent studies with several hundred women, given a
cosmetic regimen of which a topical cream containing beta glucan
was a major part. The effects on the signs of aging in the skin
were evaluated. Compared with the control group, A 27 percent
improvement in skin hydration was observed after eight weeks of
using the regimen twice a day. An improvement in lines and
wrinkles of 47 percent was measured, firmness and elasticity
increased by 60 percent, and skin color improved by 26 percent.
The rate of skin renewal increased by 34 percent.
These dramatic results were achieved because beta
glucan rejuvenates the skin's cells by invigorating the
macrophages. You can learn more about macrophages by searching in
our library.
"Specialized" versions of macrophages
are found in almost every area of the body, and the skin is no
exception, where they are known as "Langerhans" cells,
after the scientist who discovered them. These Langerhans cells
are found in all parts of the skin, but more so in the upper
layers called the epidermis. They're referred to also as dendritic
macrophages because dendrites – the spiderweb-like tentacles
that emanate out of them – literally permeate throughout the
skin, almost like an intricate spiderweb or latticework, and these
serve as a source for where the macrophage's receptors can be
stimulated. So when you apply a beta lotion or cream topically, it
gets exposed to the dendrites of these Langerhans cells, and
stimulates or activates them.
It's relatively easy from there to understand how
supporting immune cells in the skin can lead to healther skin, and
enhanced wound healing, but it's less obvious how topical
application of beta glucan can reduce the appearance of aging.
So let's take a quick look at what happens when we
age, and wrinkles and grainy-looking skin appears. First of all,
the reason animal cells "stick together" is because of a
substance called collagen. It's the "glue" that binds
the cells. What happens when we age (and aging can be defined as
the sum total of all the insults we receive, from sunlight,
chemicals, poor diet, etc.) is that our skin cells die. If our
immune system is healthy, these dead cells are “unglued” from
the collagen by an enzyme released from the macrophage, called
collagenase. Then the phagocytes come in and “gobble up” the
debris. This gives room for the new cells to grow in its place.
The next step in this process is that epidermal
(or "epithelial") growth factors are secreted. These are
proteins that act like e-mails or fax messages that are sent out
by the macrophages to another type of cell called fibroblasts. The
fibroblast comes back to this area where the new cell growth was
created and starts to produce collagen again. Without this
process, there would be crosslinking of collagen, which creates
wrinkles. There would also be granulization on and around dead or
damaged tissue, all of which adds up to what we think of as an
appearance of aging.
The problem, in our modern world, is that so many
things tend to destroy, damage or weaken the Langerhans cells.
Ultraviolet light from excessive exposure to sunlight, chemicals
in soaps and cosmetics, chlorine in the water in which we bathe
– these all have a negative effect on the immune cells contained
in our skin – and contribute to what we now consider the
"normal" appearance of aging. That is why it's extremely
difficult to maintain a healthy skin today without giving it a
little help.
When the immune system, as found in the skin, is
functioning properly, the dead and damaged tissue is removed,
there is rapid healing, and the result is a smooth repaired area,
with good tensile strength. The key to all this, again, is the
healthy functioning of the macrophage. And the key to supporting
the macrophage is beta glucan.
The process by which beta glucan supports overall
dermatological health has also been shown to aid wound healing.
Several studies have shown dramatic improvements in healing rates
(see reference list) with topical application of a salve
containing beta glucan. So, once you find a high-quality beta
glucan cream or salve, make sure you keep it as a permanent part
of your household supplies. For best results, also add it to your
sunscreen when venturing outdoors.
If you're concerned with cosmetic appearance (and
who isn't?!) we recommend not only using a beta glucan topical
cream, but also taking it internally - because the immune system
aids healing and regeneration in all organs of the body –
including the skin.
BETA GLUCAN CREAM, 1% 4 oz INGREDIENTS
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| Serving
Size : |
| Ingredient |
Quantity |
Measure |
RDA * |
| Water,
propylene gylcol, sorbitol, glyceryl stearate-2,
stearth-20 |
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| 600mg of
beta-glucan, Retinol A 600,000IU. |
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| Vitamin E
acetate, 1000 I.U. methyl paraben, propyl paraben |
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* RDA means the Recommended Daily Allowance established by
the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This is the minimum
daily amounts of specific essential nutrients necessary for
healthy adults 18 year of age. Requirements increase with
age and the RDA may be insufficient for older adults or
those with poor health |
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