{"id":1415,"date":"2026-09-28T21:51:22","date_gmt":"2026-09-28T13:51:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.puriactives.com\/en\/?p=1415"},"modified":"2026-09-28T21:51:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T13:51:22","slug":"puriactives-s-glucan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.puriactives.com\/en\/?p=1415","title":{"rendered":"PuriActives\u00ae S-Glucan"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>PuriActives\u00ae S-Glucan<\/h2>\n<p>Sulfated polysaccharide technology for sensitive and stressed skin<\/p>\n<p>01 \u00b7 THE FORMULATION CHALLENGE \u00b7 THE CHALLENGE<\/p>\n<h2>Efficacy keeps advancing \u2014 tolerability has not kept up<\/h2>\n<p>High-efficacy actives \u2014 retinoids, exfoliating acids, vitamin C \u2014 remain the strongest drivers of visible skincare results, and are also among the most common triggers of stinging, visible redness and barrier stress. For a growing number of consumers, the bottleneck of a skincare routine is no longer efficacy, but <b>how much stress the skin can withstand<\/b>.<\/p>\n<h3>Everyday stress scenarios that amplify skin reactivity<\/h3>\n<p>\u25cf Retinoid adjustment periods and over-exfoliation<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Acid peels and high-strength vitamin C routines<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf UV, pollution and climate-change stress<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Aesthetic procedures \u2014 laser, peels, microneedling<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf Shaving and daily mechanical friction<\/p>\n<table data-draft-node=\"block\" data-draft-type=\"table\" data-size=\"normal\" data-row-style=\"normal\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>60\u201370%of women self-report some degree of sensitive skin; 50\u201360% of men do as wellFarage MA, Cosmetics, 2019<\/td>\n<td>44.6%of American adults self-report &#8220;sensitive&#8221; or &#8220;very sensitive&#8221; skin in a representative national surveyMisery L et al., Int J Dermatol, 2011<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><b>Formulation insight:<\/b> every high-efficacy system now needs a built-in tolerability strategy \u2014 starting at the ingredient level.<\/p>\n<p>02 \u00b7 MARKET CONTEXT \u00b7 THE MARKET<\/p>\n<h2>Sensitive skin &amp; barrier repair: a structural growth engine<\/h2>\n<table data-draft-node=\"block\" data-draft-type=\"table\" data-size=\"normal\" data-row-style=\"normal\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>$80.3BDermocosmetic skincare market size in 2031, up from $50.3B in 2025 \u2014 an 8.1% CAGR; dermatology-backed skincare is going mainstreamMordor Intelligence, 2026 edition<\/td>\n<td>+9.9%Forecast CAGR of the sensitive-skin segment (2026\u20132031) \u2014 the fastest-growing skin-need trackMordor Intelligence, 2026 edition<\/td>\n<td>$12.6BRepairing skincare market size in 2036, growing from $6.9B in 2026, driven by post-procedure and post-retinoid care demandFuture Market Insights, 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>The formulation trends behind the numbers<\/h3>\n<p>Barrier-first skincare \u00b7 post-procedure and post-laser repair \u00b7 &#8220;skinimalism&#8221; \u2014 fewer, better-validated ingredients<\/p>\n<p>Recovery after retinoids and acids \u00b7 skin resilience as a claim territory \u00b7 dermatologist-channel daily care<\/p>\n<p><b>The opportunity:<\/b> advanced soothing and repair actives are no longer a niche add-on \u2014 they are becoming shared formulation infrastructure for sensitive-skin and high-efficacy products alike.<\/p>\n<p>03 \u00b7 INGREDIENT INTRODUCTION \u00b7 THE INGREDIENT<\/p>\n<h2>Meet PuriActives\u00ae S-Glucan<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;Answering skin repair with a sulfated polysaccharide.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>PuriActives\u00ae S-Glucan is a <b>low-molecular-weight sulfated polysaccharide<\/b> \u2014 the sodium salt of sulfated dextran \u2014 developed for modern soothing, anti-redness, barrier-support and post-stress repair formulations.<\/p>\n<p>Sulfating the dextran backbone converts a neutral, passive polysaccharide into a <b>strong polyanionic macromolecule<\/b>, fundamentally changing its interaction profile: high negative charge density, strong water binding, protective-film formation, and electrostatic interactions with positively charged proteins and inflammatory mediators.<\/p>\n<p>The result is an ingredient category of its own \u2014 not a renamed \u03b2-glucan, but a <b>next-generation repair active<\/b> with published evidence across inflammatory, vascular and sensitive-skin models.<\/p>\n<table data-draft-node=\"block\" data-draft-type=\"table\" data-size=\"normal\" data-row-style=\"normal\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>INCI name<\/td>\n<td>Sodium Dextran Sulfate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CAS No.<\/td>\n<td>9011-18-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Molecular weight<\/td>\n<td>9\u201320 kDa standard grade \u00b7 4\u20138 kDa grade<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Appearance<\/td>\n<td>White to off-white powder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Solubility<\/td>\n<td>Readily soluble in water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Recommended use level<\/td>\n<td>0.05\u20130.20%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>04 \u00b7 CATEGORY DEFINITION \u00b7 THE CATEGORY<\/p>\n<h2>S-Glucan is not &#8220;just another glucan&#8221;<\/h2>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/pic-out.zhimg.com\/v2-02ba7fa79842a3f55ee7d3c96e5d8d26~resize:1440:q75.png?animatedImageAutoPlay=false&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;auth_key=1790603387-0-0-3764b37ff6a6b71af494dfadd91ffc80&amp;bizSceneCode=article_draft&amp;expiration=1790603387&amp;incremental=false&amp;mid=af87d0ba5943ed43c9d129c257d04f1b&amp;overTime=60&amp;precoder=false&amp;protocol=v2&amp;retryCount=3&amp;sampling=false&amp;sceneCode=editor_copy_outbound&amp;source=bfcaadb1\" data-caption=\"\" data-size=\"normal\" data-rawwidth=\"878\" data-rawheight=\"466\" data-watermark=\"original\" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-02ba7fa79842a3f55ee7d3c96e5d8d26~resize:0:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-82113c185ca31ec2b9d867d39fc98544&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-watermark-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-d539d1e3bbf61bd8f4f7b3b1a6692b49~resize:1440:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-2bee33e631e0c0bfa1dde9db15e5b2aa&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-private-watermark-src=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>What sulfation changes:<\/b> it converts a passive hydrating polysaccharide into an interactive, bioactive polyanion \u2014 a different chemical and functional category, not a line extension of \u03b2-glucan.<\/p>\n<p>05 \u00b7 SCIENTIFIC IDENTITY \u00b7 THE SCIENCE<\/p>\n<h2>From dextran to sodium dextran sulfate<\/h2>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/pic-out.zhimg.com\/v2-cb65cb6aeda199d2644a2441f975c869~resize:1440:q75.png?animatedImageAutoPlay=false&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;auth_key=1790603387-0-0-bb7d243eb139c0942ce3d30c8850fd3c&amp;bizSceneCode=article_draft&amp;expiration=1790603387&amp;incremental=false&amp;mid=af87d0ba5943ed43c9d129c257d04f1b&amp;overTime=60&amp;precoder=false&amp;protocol=v2&amp;retryCount=3&amp;sampling=false&amp;sceneCode=editor_copy_outbound&amp;source=bfcaadb1\" data-caption=\"Structural schematic: PuriPharm Co., Ltd. (simplified representation of pyranoglucose repeat units)\" data-size=\"normal\" data-rawwidth=\"1078\" data-rawheight=\"399\" data-watermark=\"original\" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-cb65cb6aeda199d2644a2441f975c869~resize:0:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-de69c57d941d5000edbc3ba932ab4cc1&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-watermark-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-0c0545e2ad811d0d49d0827c569af752~resize:1440:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-bea8136b2bcd66427814045a408cb743&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-private-watermark-src=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>01 \u00b7 The backbone<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Dextran is a fermentation-derived branched glucose polymer dominated by \u03b1-1,6 glycosidic linkages \u2014 a neutral, uncharged polysaccharide.<\/p>\n<h3><b>02 \u00b7 The chemical modification<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>Sulfation replaces backbone \u2013OH groups with sulfate ester groups (\u2013O\u2013SO\u2083\u207b Na\u207a), yielding a strongly anionic polymer with high charge density.<\/p>\n<h3><b>03 \u00b7 The functional outcome<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>The polyanion binds water, forms a hydrating surface film, and interacts electrostatically with cationic proteins and inflammatory mediators.<\/p>\n<p>06 \u00b7 WHY CHARGE MATTERS \u00b7 WHY CHARGE MATTERS<\/p>\n<h2>A polyanionic structure built for biological interaction<\/h2>\n<p><b>Electrostatic interaction.<\/b> The dense sulfate charges interact with positively charged proteins and signaling mediators \u2014 including those that drive inflammatory amplification at the skin surface.<\/p>\n<p><b>Glycosaminoglycan-like properties.<\/b> Sulfated polysaccharides echo the polyanionic logic of the heparin-family glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), which are known to bind chemokines and modulate leukocyte\u2013endothelium interactions.<\/p>\n<p><b>Charge density correlates with bioactivity.<\/b> For anionic polymers, inhibition of inflammatory-cell invasion has been shown to correlate with anionic charge density \u2014 and dextran sulfate is the preferred, most active polymer class (US5605938, 1997).<\/p>\n<p><b>A macromolecular comfort film.<\/b> Strong hydrophilicity supports surface hydration, moisture retention and protective-film formation, buffering stressed skin against environmental exposure.<\/p>\n<p>PUBLISHED EVIDENCE SIGNAL<\/p>\n<p>\u221266%<\/p>\n<p>reduction in <b>neutrophil migration<\/b> observed with dextran sulfate in a biological assay \u2014 direct proof that a sulfated polyanion can intervene in inflammatory-cell trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>Patent FR2877565A1 \u2014 non-therapeutic use of dextran sulfate to reduce skin reactions<\/p>\n<p>Neutrophil influx is an early amplifier of visible irritation and post-stress redness. Restraining this step helps keep the skin&#8217;s inflammatory response proportionate to the stress it receives.<\/p>\n<p>07 \u00b7 MECHANISM OVERVIEW \u00b7 MECHANISM OVERVIEW<\/p>\n<h2>One molecule, four layers of support<\/h2>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/pic-out.zhimg.com\/v2-ece5a6127f51814e151c1b9f6033bf06~resize:1440:q75.png?animatedImageAutoPlay=false&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;auth_key=1790603387-0-0-e2230fb80d23113c751d285046646567&amp;bizSceneCode=article_draft&amp;expiration=1790603387&amp;incremental=false&amp;mid=af87d0ba5943ed43c9d129c257d04f1b&amp;overTime=60&amp;precoder=false&amp;protocol=v2&amp;retryCount=3&amp;sampling=false&amp;sceneCode=editor_copy_outbound&amp;source=bfcaadb1\" data-caption=\"\" data-size=\"normal\" data-rawwidth=\"942\" data-rawheight=\"449\" data-watermark=\"original\" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-ece5a6127f51814e151c1b9f6033bf06~resize:0:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-e54e55a3cf1cf8f03deb670f1175a35d&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-watermark-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-628f24995ae3016620c243457a2bee52~resize:1440:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-ac040957b779588e8df2441dee739034&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-private-watermark-src=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Each layer is supported by published in-vitro evidence on sodium dextran sulfate or mechanistically related sulfated polysaccharides \u2014 detailed in the following sections.<\/p>\n<p>08 \u00b7 MECHANISM 1 \u2014 INFLAMMATORY SIGNALING \u00b7 MECHANISM 1<\/p>\n<h2>Quietening the inflammatory microenvironment<\/h2>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/pic-out.zhimg.com\/v2-62c60401dd0badfa841aad645712077f~resize:1440:q75.png?animatedImageAutoPlay=false&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;auth_key=1790603387-0-0-2a822de99f610f2b75638b49c22c0a80&amp;bizSceneCode=article_draft&amp;expiration=1790603387&amp;incremental=false&amp;mid=af87d0ba5943ed43c9d129c257d04f1b&amp;overTime=60&amp;precoder=false&amp;protocol=v2&amp;retryCount=3&amp;sampling=false&amp;sceneCode=editor_copy_outbound&amp;source=bfcaadb1\" data-caption=\"\" data-size=\"normal\" data-rawwidth=\"943\" data-rawheight=\"449\" data-watermark=\"original\" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-62c60401dd0badfa841aad645712077f~resize:0:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-05638f87c62322b37b32d55002fe9344&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-watermark-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-b7cbc2cfa160832647408a2e6892f22c~resize:1440:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-a3042c1c600d7ac23477ea8d5463d8cd&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-private-watermark-src=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Key experimental findings<\/h3>\n<p><b>\u25cf \u221242%<\/b> TNF-\u03b1-induced NF-\u03baB activation (3 mg\/mL, p&lt;0.01) \u2014 WO2020201492A1<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf Strong inhibition of IL-1\u03b1 and IL-8<\/b> (10 \u00b5g\/mL) \u2014 Hernandez-Pigeon et al., 2018<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf Reduced KLK5 and MMP-9 mRNA<\/b> (stressed keratinocytes) \u2014 Hernandez-Pigeon et al., 2018<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf \u221266% neutrophil migration<\/b> \u2014 FR2877565A1<\/p>\n<p>09 \u00b7 EVIDENCE \u2014 SENSITIVE &amp; ATOPIC-PRONE SKIN \u00b7 THE EVIDENCE<\/p>\n<h2>Concentration-dependent inhibition of TSLP and IL-8<\/h2>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/pic-out.zhimg.com\/v2-3e3e3c6616f1b323ab177817a033f39b~resize:1440:q75.png?animatedImageAutoPlay=false&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;auth_key=1790603387-0-0-11c7e68c9b1536c14835d432ad394c1d&amp;bizSceneCode=article_draft&amp;expiration=1790603387&amp;incremental=false&amp;mid=af87d0ba5943ed43c9d129c257d04f1b&amp;overTime=60&amp;precoder=false&amp;protocol=v2&amp;retryCount=3&amp;sampling=false&amp;sceneCode=editor_copy_outbound&amp;source=bfcaadb1\" data-caption=\"\" data-size=\"normal\" data-rawwidth=\"939\" data-rawheight=\"576\" data-watermark=\"original\" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-3e3e3c6616f1b323ab177817a033f39b~resize:0:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-2dc28cd0a44022fa57b4dd65c11af130&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-watermark-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-fb29c263a1819d03e29ed5e80a4fc9b1~resize:1440:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-bccb848de4b7e48f0ac43d40acf9c258&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-private-watermark-src=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The experimental model<\/h3>\n<p>Normal human epidermal keratinocytes were pre-incubated with sodium dextran sulfate (MW 9\u201320 kDa), then stimulated for 24 hours with <b>Poly I:C + PamC3 + IL-4 + IL-13<\/b> \u2014 mimicking an atopic inflammatory environment. TSLP and IL-8 were measured by ELISA; n = 3; p &lt; 0.01 (vs. stimulated control).<\/p>\n<h3>Why it matters<\/h3>\n<p><b>\u25cf TSLP<\/b> is the core alarmin released by stressed keratinocytes \u2014 it initiates the &#8220;itch\u2013inflammation&#8221; cascade characteristic of reactive, atopic-prone skin.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf IL-8<\/b> is the key chemokine recruiting neutrophils into stressed skin.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf S-Glucan shows activity at <b>microgram-per-milliliter concentrations<\/b> \u2014 consistent with a high-potency, low-dose soothing active.<\/p>\n<p>10 \u00b7 MECHANISM 2 \u2014 REDNESS &amp; VASCULAR RESPONSE \u00b7 MECHANISM 2<\/p>\n<h2>Addressing the visible face of inflammation \u2014 redness<\/h2>\n<p>Visible redness is the downstream sign of the &#8220;inflammation\u2013vascular&#8221; loop: lipid mediators dilate microvessels, while VEGF fuels vascular hyper-reactivity. In keratinocyte models of redness-prone skin, dextran sulfate acts on <b>both arms of this loop \u2014 inflammatory mediators and the VEGF vascular axis<\/b>. In a peer-reviewed study of actives for redness-prone skin (a rosacea-relevant in-vitro model), dextran sulfate was the multi-target soothing component of the system.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/pic-out.zhimg.com\/v2-7deadc3b8c79e755d0ff879473b22f13~resize:1440:q75.png?animatedImageAutoPlay=false&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;auth_key=1790603387-0-0-94f98e645bf53003ca07814b39907331&amp;bizSceneCode=article_draft&amp;expiration=1790603387&amp;incremental=false&amp;mid=af87d0ba5943ed43c9d129c257d04f1b&amp;overTime=60&amp;precoder=false&amp;protocol=v2&amp;retryCount=3&amp;sampling=false&amp;sceneCode=editor_copy_outbound&amp;source=bfcaadb1\" data-caption=\"\" data-size=\"normal\" data-rawwidth=\"939\" data-rawheight=\"511\" data-watermark=\"original\" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-7deadc3b8c79e755d0ff879473b22f13~resize:0:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-28ddf84365e108c16c1acb912fdfa21b&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-watermark-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-110fb7486f94a6319d424196b2d753c2~resize:1440:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-e0f94ce9147a00c7ade40ac460275d08&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-private-watermark-src=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The model systems<\/h3>\n<p><b>\u25cf PGE2<\/b> \u2014 PMA-stimulated keratinocytes<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf VEGF<\/b> \u2014 LL-37 \/ FSL-1 \/ TNF-\u03b1 redness environment<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf Tube-like formation<\/b> \u2014 VEGF-induced microvessel formation in endothelial\/fibroblast co-culture<\/p>\n<p>11 \u00b7 MECHANISM 3 \u2014 BARRIER REPAIR \u00b7 MECHANISM 3<\/p>\n<h2>Calmer skin recovers faster<\/h2>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/pic-out.zhimg.com\/v2-50367b1a41d4d27905b690ccbc50ca78~resize:1440:q75.png?animatedImageAutoPlay=false&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;auth_key=1790603387-0-0-b07b969b811e894f0db868d7b5b9f088&amp;bizSceneCode=article_draft&amp;expiration=1790603387&amp;incremental=false&amp;mid=af87d0ba5943ed43c9d129c257d04f1b&amp;overTime=60&amp;precoder=false&amp;protocol=v2&amp;retryCount=3&amp;sampling=false&amp;sceneCode=editor_copy_outbound&amp;source=bfcaadb1\" data-caption=\"\" data-size=\"normal\" data-rawwidth=\"878\" data-rawheight=\"483\" data-watermark=\"original\" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-50367b1a41d4d27905b690ccbc50ca78~resize:0:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-9d1256aa92fc4dc68349068929bd91ee&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-watermark-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-84d7c1b1ebaf6803e4566aa9251195c9~resize:1440:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-50717c03a55533313cd7b78f1726f1b1&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-private-watermark-src=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>The repair logic<\/h3>\n<p>Persistent low-grade inflammation keeps keratinocytes in a defensive state, blocking orderly epidermal recovery. By down-regulating alarmin and cytokine release, S-Glucan helps the epidermal environment shift <b>from defense back to repair<\/b> \u2014 supporting barrier recovery and day-after-day resilience.<\/p>\n<h3>Evidence boundaries<\/h3>\n<p><b>\u25cf Direct evidence:<\/b> mediator inhibition in stressed keratinocytes (TSLP, IL-8, IL-1\u03b1, NF-\u03baB).<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf Mechanistic inference:<\/b> barrier-repair benefit follows the &#8220;inflammation\u2013barrier&#8221; axis described in the dermatological literature.<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf Ongoing at PuriPharm:<\/b> a barrier-biomarker program (filaggrin, loricrin) on the 9\u201320 kDa standard grade.<\/p>\n<p>12 \u00b7 BENEFIT ARCHITECTURE \u00b7 THE BENEFITS<\/p>\n<h2>From mechanism to visible skin benefits<\/h2>\n<table data-draft-node=\"block\" data-draft-type=\"table\" data-size=\"normal\" data-row-style=\"normal\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Immediate skin comfortHelps calm stressed and reactive skinHelps reduce the appearance of visible rednessHelps relieve the look and feel of irritation<\/td>\n<td>Sensitive skin supportDesigned for fragile, reactive skinHelps progressively improve skin toleranceSupports recovery after environmental or cosmetic stress<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Barrier repairSupports epidermal recovery after stressHelps rebuild skin resilienceComplements ceramide and lipid barrier-repair systems<\/td>\n<td>Post-efficacy recoveryPartner active for retinoid and acid routinesHelps improve the tolerability of high-efficacy systemsSupports long-term adherence to results-driven regimens<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Benefit statements are intended for cosmetic applications, anchored to the in-vitro evidence presented in the mechanism sections, and do not constitute therapeutic claims for any skin disease.<\/p>\n<p>13 \u00b7 DIFFERENTIATION \u00b7 THE DIFFERENCE<\/p>\n<h2>S-Glucan vs. conventional \u03b2-glucan<\/h2>\n<table data-draft-node=\"block\" data-draft-type=\"table\" data-size=\"normal\" data-row-style=\"normal\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th>Dimension<\/th>\n<th>Conventional \u03b2-glucan<\/th>\n<th>PuriActives\u00ae S-Glucan<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Structural class<\/td>\n<td>Neutral \/ partially branched glucan<\/td>\n<td>Sulfated polyanionic polysaccharide<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Backbone<\/td>\n<td>\u03b2-1,3 \/ \u03b2-1,6 glucose polymer<\/td>\n<td>\u03b1-1,6 dextran backbone, sulfate-esterified<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Charge density<\/td>\n<td>Low \u2014 essentially uncharged<\/td>\n<td>High negative charge density (\u2013OSO\u2083\u207b Na\u207a)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Interaction profile<\/td>\n<td>Hydration, moisturizing comfort<\/td>\n<td>Ionic &amp; protein interactions; inflammatory-mediator modulation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Evidence focus<\/td>\n<td>Hydration, comfort<\/td>\n<td>TSLP \/ IL-8 \/ IL-1\u03b1, NF-\u03baB, PGE2, VEGF, neutrophil migration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Positioning<\/td>\n<td>Classic soothing polysaccharide<\/td>\n<td>Next-generation sulfated repair active<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>S-Glucan belongs to a <b>distinct chemical and functional category<\/b> \u2014 it should be evaluated on its own evidence base, not treated as a line extension of \u03b2-glucan.<\/p>\n<p>14 \u00b7 FORMULATION STRATEGY \u00b7 FORMULATION STRATEGY<\/p>\n<h2>The tolerability partner for high-efficacy systems<\/h2>\n<p>The discomfort that limits retinoid, acid and vitamin C routines is inflammatory in nature \u2014 it runs through the very mediators S-Glucan down-regulates in vitro: <b>PGE2, IL-1\u03b1, IL-8 and NF-\u03baB<\/b>. Pairing the high-efficacy engine with a repair active lets a formula preserve efficacy while improving comfort, adherence and repurchase.<\/p>\n<p><b>Positioning principle:<\/b> efficacy must be balanced with tolerability \u2014 build both into the same formulation chassis.<\/p>\n<p>In the keratinocyte redness model, PGE2 was reduced by 68\u201370% and VEGF completely inhibited \u2014 precisely the mediator signature of active-induced irritation.<\/p>\n<h3>Designed to partner with<\/h3>\n<p><b>\u25cf Retinoids<\/b> \u2014 retinol, retinal and their derivatives<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf Exfoliating acids<\/b> \u2014 AHA \/ BHA \/ PHA systems<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf Vitamin C<\/b> \u2014 high-strength antioxidant serums<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf Dark-spot systems<\/b> \u2014 tone-evening routines<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf Blemish-care actives<\/b> \u2014 drying, keratolytic formulas<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf Post-procedure routines<\/b> \u2014 after laser, peels, microneedling<\/p>\n<p>S-Glucan is strongly anionic; combinations with cationic conditioning agents require formulation verification \u2014 see the Formulation Guidance section.<\/p>\n<p>15 \u00b7 APPLICATIONS \u00b7 APPLICATIONS<\/p>\n<h2>Where S-Glucan delivers the most value<\/h2>\n<table data-draft-node=\"block\" data-draft-type=\"table\" data-size=\"normal\" data-row-style=\"normal\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Anti-redness serumsTargets the PGE2 \/ VEGF inflammation\u2013vascular axis behind visible redness.<\/td>\n<td>Daily care for sensitive skinTSLP \/ IL-8 modulation for daily routines for reactive and atopic-prone skin.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Post-procedure &amp; post-laser careSupports the recovery environment after energy-based procedures and peels.<\/td>\n<td>Retinoid &amp; acid recovery productsThe tolerability partner inside high-efficacy formulation chassis.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>After-sun &amp; anti-pollution careA comfort film and mediator control after environmental stress.<\/td>\n<td>Soothing masks &amp; facial mistsWater-based formats are a natural fit for a readily water-soluble polyanion.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Eye contour careThin skin with visible vasculature; dextran sulfate compositions are patented for redness, puffiness and the eye contour (US6562355B1).<\/td>\n<td>Scalp soothing careSensitive scalp and the anti-dandruff-adjacent space \u2014 an emerging need.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>After-shave careLow use levels calm mechanical-stress reactions.<\/td>\n<td>Minimalist gentle concepts&#8221;Skinimalist&#8221; formulas built around a single, well-characterized molecule.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Formats span serums, creams, gels, lotions, essences, masks, mists and scalp lotions \u2014 the molecule is format-agnostic in aqueous systems.<\/p>\n<p>16 \u00b7 FORMULATION GUIDANCE \u00b7 FORMULATION GUIDANCE<\/p>\n<h2>Working with a strong polyanion<\/h2>\n<h3>Simple to use<\/h3>\n<p>\u25cf <b>Readily soluble in water and salt solutions<\/b> \u2014 add to the water phase under conventional stirring.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf <b>Wide pH window:<\/b> reported stable in pH 4\u201310 solutions at room temperature, covering essentially all leave-on formats.*<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf <b>Low dose, low texture impact:<\/b> effective at 0.05\u20130.20%; virtually no effect on viscosity or skin feel at these levels.<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf <b>Compatible with nonionic and anionic systems<\/b> \u2014 conventional emulsions, gels, serums and mists.<\/p>\n<h3>Verify before scale-up<\/h3>\n<p>\u25cf <b>Cationic ingredients:<\/b> polyquaterniums, cationic surfactants and cationic conditioning polymers may form complexes with a strong polyanion \u2014 check clarity and stability.*<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf <b>Positively charged peptides<\/b> \u2014 verify compatibility case by case.*<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf <b>High levels of multivalent metal ions<\/b> \u2014 evaluate in the final formulation chassis.*<\/p>\n<p>\u25cf <b>Grade selection:<\/b> molecular weight (9\u201320 vs. 4\u20138 kDa) and degree of sulfation both affect activity and solution behavior \u2014 fix the grade before locking the formula.<\/p>\n<p>* Marked items require confirmation in the PuriPharm applications laboratory for the specific grade and formulation chassis; a full compatibility matrix is available on request.<\/p>\n<p>17 \u00b7 PRODUCT PROFILE \u00b7 PRODUCT PROFILE<\/p>\n<h2>PuriActives\u00ae S-Glucan \u2014 specification summary<\/h2>\n<table data-draft-node=\"block\" data-draft-type=\"table\" data-size=\"normal\" data-row-style=\"normal\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Product name<\/td>\n<td>PuriActives\u00ae S-Glucan<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>INCI name<\/td>\n<td>Sodium Dextran Sulfate<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>CAS No.<\/td>\n<td>9011-18-1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Appearance<\/td>\n<td>White to off-white powder<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Active content<\/td>\n<td>\u2265 95% (on dry basis)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Molecular weight<\/td>\n<td>9\u201320 kDa (standard grade); 4\u20138 kDa grade available on request<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Solubility<\/td>\n<td>Readily soluble in water<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Recommended use level<\/td>\n<td>0.05\u20130.20% (typical); patent literature supports 0.01\u20130.5%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Quality control<\/td>\n<td>SEC\/GPC for molecular weight; elemental analysis \/ ICP-OES for sulfur content; ion chromatography for free sulfate \u2014 documented per batch on the CoA<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Microbiology &amp; heavy metals<\/td>\n<td>Controlled to cosmetic ingredient standards<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>The degree of sulfation is defined per grade and documented batch-by-batch on the Certificate of Analysis (CoA), rather than stated as a single generic value \u2014 see the Quality &amp; Analytics section.<\/p>\n<p>18 \u00b7 QUALITY &amp; ANALYTICS \u00b7 QUALITY &amp; ANALYTICS<\/p>\n<h2>Not all sodium dextran sulfate is equal<\/h2>\n<p>Sodium dextran sulfate is a <b>distribution-defined polymer<\/b>: even with identical INCI and CAS, differences in molecular weight, molecular-weight distribution, degree of sulfation and free-sulfate residue all change protein binding, ionic strength, viscosity and bioactivity. S-Glucan is therefore defined by a <b>dual-axis specification \u2014 molecular weight \u00d7 degree of sulfation<\/b> \u2014 never by INCI alone.<\/p>\n<p><img src=\"https:\/\/pic-out.zhimg.com\/v2-71c3dcd536038d78767e1bcc90ee5348~resize:1440:q75.png?animatedImageAutoPlay=false&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;auth_key=1790603387-0-0-7cb68d4f241f3894b03d8f4493b72ef3&amp;bizSceneCode=article_draft&amp;expiration=1790603387&amp;incremental=false&amp;mid=af87d0ba5943ed43c9d129c257d04f1b&amp;overTime=60&amp;precoder=false&amp;protocol=v2&amp;retryCount=3&amp;sampling=false&amp;sceneCode=editor_copy_outbound&amp;source=bfcaadb1\" data-caption=\"\" data-size=\"normal\" data-rawwidth=\"895\" data-rawheight=\"543\" data-watermark=\"original\" data-original-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-71c3dcd536038d78767e1bcc90ee5348~resize:0:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-15bb3fed726b8a7079c3594b7e554c58&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-watermark-src=\"https:\/\/pic-private.zhihu.com\/v2-609c8df45dc87ca4783f6022c2d0d0ce~resize:1440:q75.png?source=1f5c5e47&amp;expiration=1790606287&amp;auth_key=1790606287-0-0-30f69f0c5e172a1ab59b05ee11142118&amp;protocol=v2&amp;sampling=False&amp;animatedImagePlayCount=1&amp;overTime=60&amp;incremental=False&amp;sceneCode=article_draft_web&amp;animatedImageAutoPlay=False&amp;retryCount=3&amp;precoder=False\" data-private-watermark-src=\"\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Batch-level analytical control<\/h3>\n<p><b>\u25cf SEC \/ GPC<\/b> \u2014 Mw, Mn and polydispersity for every batch<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf Elemental analysis \/ ICP-OES<\/b> \u2014 total sulfur content<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf Ion chromatography<\/b> \u2014 free sulfate residue<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf \u00b9H \/ \u00b9\u00b3C NMR<\/b> \u2014 backbone and sulfation-site confirmation<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf FTIR<\/b> \u2014 characteristic S=O and C\u2013O\u2013S bands<\/p>\n<p><b>\u25cf Moisture, ash, sodium content, conductivity<\/b> \u2014 batch-to-batch consistency<\/p>\n<p><b>Defined structure \u2192 defined performance:<\/b> every batch of S-Glucan ships with the complete analytical fingerprint a formulator needs to reproduce results.<\/p>\n<p>19 \u00b7 KEY TAKEAWAYS \u00b7 KEY TAKEAWAYS<\/p>\n<h2>Why formulators choose S-Glucan<\/h2>\n<p><b>01\u3000A category of its own, not another glucan.<\/b> Sulfation converts a neutral polysaccharide into a strong polyanionic repair active with a fundamentally different interaction profile.<\/p>\n<p><b>02\u3000A multi-target, literature-backed mechanism.<\/b> Concentration-dependent inhibition of TSLP and IL-8; inhibition of IL-1\u03b1, KLK5 and MMP-9; reduced NF-\u03baB activation; up to 66% less neutrophil migration.<\/p>\n<p><b>03\u3000Active on both arms of the redness loop.<\/b> In published keratinocyte and co-culture models: PGE2 reduced by 68\u201370%, VEGF completely inhibited, and VEGF-driven microvessel formation reduced by 47\u201354%.<\/p>\n<p><b>04\u3000The tolerability partner modern formulas need.<\/b> Purpose-built for sensitive skin, post-procedure care and high-efficacy retinoid\/acid systems \u2014 at use levels of just 0.05\u20130.20%.<\/p>\n<p><b>05\u3000Defined by science, not traded as a commodity.<\/b> A dual-axis molecular weight \u00d7 sulfation specification with full batch analytics from PuriPharm \u2014 reproducible performance, batch after batch.<\/p>\n<p>20 \u00b7 REFERENCES \u00b7 REFERENCES<\/p>\n<h2>Sources and scientific basis<\/h2>\n<h3>Peer-reviewed literature<\/h3>\n<p>1. Hernandez-Pigeon H, Garidou L, Galliano M-F, et al. Effects of dextran sulfate, 4-t-butylcyclohexanol, pongamia oil and hesperidin methyl chalcone on inflammatory and vascular responses implicated in rosacea. Clin Cosmet Investig Dermatol. 2018;11:405\u2013414. doi:10.2147\/CCID.S168621<\/p>\n<p>2. Misery L, Sibaud V, Merial-Kieny C, Taieb C. Sensitive skin in the American population: prevalence, clinical data, and role of the dermatologist. Int J Dermatol. 2011;50(8):961\u2013967.<\/p>\n<p>3. Farage MA. The prevalence of sensitive skin. Cosmetics. 2019;6(2):26.<\/p>\n<h3>Patent literature<\/h3>\n<p>4. WO2020201492A1 \/ CN113766922A \u2014 dextran sulfate and compositions thereof for inflammatory skin conditions; TSLP \/ IL-8 \/ NF-\u03baB experimental data, 2020.<\/p>\n<p>5. FR2877565A1 \u2014 non-therapeutic use of dextran sulfate for preventing and\/or reducing skin reactions; neutrophil migration experimental data, priority 2004.<\/p>\n<p>6. US6562355B1 \u2014 dextran sulfate \/ escin compositions for skin redness, puffiness and sensitive skin, including eye contour care, 2003.<\/p>\n<p>7. US5605938 \u2014 anionic polymers inhibiting cell invasion; activity correlated with anionic charge density, 1997.<\/p>\n<h3>Market data<\/h3>\n<p>8. Mordor Intelligence. Dermocosmetics Skin Care Products Market \u2014 Size, Share &amp; Forecasts (2026\u20132031). 2026 edition.<\/p>\n<p>9. Future Market Insights. Repairing Skin Care Treatments Market Forecast and Outlook 2026 to 2036. 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The in-vitro data cited in the mechanism sections originate from sodium dextran sulfate of the same INCI category as PuriActives\u00ae S-Glucan; the data characterize the technology platform, were redrawn from the cited sources, and the values were not altered.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PuriActives\u00ae S-Glucan Sulfated polysaccharide technolog [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[25],"tags":[35,40,44],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.puriactives.com\/en\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1415"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.puriactives.com\/en\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.puriactives.com\/en\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.puriactives.com\/en\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.puriactives.com\/en\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1415"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.puriactives.com\/en\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1415\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1416,"href":"http:\/\/www.puriactives.com\/en\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1415\/revisions\/1416"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.puriactives.com\/en\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1415"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.puriactives.com\/en\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1415"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.puriactives.com\/en\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1415"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}