Trehalose

What is Trehalose?

Trehalose is nature's preservation specialist—a sugar found in plants and insects that allows them to survive complete dehydration and spring back to life when water returns. This white crystalline powder acts as a bioprotectant, stabilizing skin cell membranes while delivering powerful moisture-binding properties. Think of it as the molecular equivalent of putting your plants in suspended animation during a drought, protecting their structures until water returns. It's the skincare equivalent of stress-proofing your skin—providing both immediate hydration and enhanced resilience against environmental extremes. For those exposed to harsh climates, pollution, or other environmental stressors, trehalose offers that perfect combination of deep hydration and cellular protection that helps maintain skin vitality under challenging conditions.

Perfect For

Oily: Neutral effect on oily skin
Dry: Neutral effect on dry skin
Sensitive: Neutral effect on sensitive skin
Combination: Depends on specific formulation and application technique
Mature: Neutral effect on mature skin

Key Benefits

Ingredient Interactions

Works well with: most ingredients

Avoid combining with: depends on specific formulation

Notes: Compatibility depends on product formulation, pH, and concentration

References

Strength: Variable - See literature

Mechanisms:
• Mechanism of action depends on specific ingredient composition