Securing Skin: Polysaccharides Deliver Anti-pollution Protection.

The article discusses research which investigated the skin care benefits of cosmetic polysaccharides. Topics explored include the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties associated with common cosmetic polysaccharides and their derivatives, the anti-pollution experiments conducted on hyaluronic acid, schizophyllan, and glucomannan, and the outcomes recorded particularly the prevention of cigarette smoke-induced skin damage.