Beta glucan is a polysaccharide that is extracted from baker’s yeast.  It has shown to have profound positive effects regarding the activation of the human immune system.  Proper functioning and support of our immune system is critical in maintaining optimum health and preventing infections and other diseases. Countless examples are documented showing the association between weakened immune system functioning and disease.  Just a few of the those are colds, flu, aging in general, HIV/AIDS, candida, diabetes, cancer and many more.  The relationship between a strong immune system and a healthy body is undeniable.  Not only has oral use of beta glucan proven to provide healthy benefits to the body, but its topical use has shown to provide powerful benefits to promote beautiful, healthy skin.

Our body contains macrophages in all its organs, including the skin.  The skin is actually our largest immune system organ.  Up to five percent of macrophages in the body are actually contained in the epidermis, or outer layer of the skin.  Macrophages are cells produced by the bone marrow that digest and engulf antigens.  Antigens are molecules such as fungi, viruses, bacteria, chemicals, pollen, cancer cells, etc., or basically any foreign molecule the immune system recognizes as “not belonging.”

Macrophages move from the bone marrow into the skin’s epidermis where it helps support the skins integrity.  The skin, as other parts of the body, is constantly repairing itself.  Areas of skin that are damaged, are cleaned and restored by macrophages.

Not only does topical beta glucan aid in immune function it also helps to “nourish beauty.”  Studies have shown that topical use of beta glucan improved skin hydration, reduced fine lines and wrinkles, improved firmness, elasticity and skin color, and increased skin renewal.

Purely Clear uses beta glucan in its purifier/toner/nourisher and intensive repair and wrinkle serum because of its proven, powerful immune health and beauty enhancing benefits.