Garden of Wisdom's Oat Beta Glucans could be a noninvasive alternative to Botox, the popular treatment for smoothing out wrinkles by injecting botulinum into the muscle. Some parties are believed to already be conducting research and development in this area. In preliminary research, oat beta glucans are being studied for their potential immunomodulatory effects, anti-tumor properties, and stimulation of collagen deposition, tissue granulation, re-epithelization, and macrophage infiltration in the wound healing process. Our Oat Beta Glucans are Gluten Free! Topical BenefitsPolysaccharideNatural productImmunomodulatorWound repairImproved elasticitySkin hydrationDecrease in wrinklesDermatitisEczemaAntioxidantFree radical scavenger 1% indicates the amount of beta glucan in the product. The base is water. INCI: Oat Beta GlucanPurity: 1% Glucans, .7% Preservative, 98.3% WaterPhysical Form: Light Brown LiquidMelting Point: N/AApplications: TopicalUsage Rate: Up to 10% (start at a .5% or lower)Solubility: WaterShelf Life: 2 YearsOther Ingredients by Concentration are: Preserved with 0.7% Preservative Blend (Phenoxethanol, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid, Ethylhexlglycerin)