Trehalose Powder - (Moisture Retention Active)

Trehalose Powder

Moisture-retention and stress-protection active designed to stabilize hydration levels and support skin resilience under environmental stress.

INCI: Trehalose.

Appearance: White crystalline powder.

Solubility: Water-soluble.

Typical Use Level: 1–5%.

Trehalose is a multifunctional sugar active that helps retain moisture, stabilize cellular hydration, and protect the skin from dehydration and environmental stress. It supports long-lasting hydration while improving skin comfort and resilience, making it ideal for modern hydration and barrier-support systems.

What It Does

Trehalose is a highly effective moisture-retention ingredient known for its ability to help protect and stabilize cells under conditions of dehydration and environmental stress.

It works by binding water and supporting hydration balance within the skin, helping to prevent moisture loss and improve overall skin comfort. Unlike simple humectants, trehalose also contributes to stress protection, making it particularly valuable in formulations designed for dry, sensitive, or environmentally exposed skin.

Key Benefits

• Helps retain moisture and prevent dehydration.
• Supports long-lasting skin hydration.
• Protects against environmental and dryness-related stress.
• Improves skin comfort and reduces tightness.
• Enhances performance of hydration and barrier systems.

Suggested Use Levels

• 1–3% in daily hydration formulations.
• 3–5% in advanced hydration and barrier-support systems.

Ideal Applications

• Hydration serums and toners
• Barrier-repair formulations
• After-sun and recovery products
• Moisturizers and creams
• Sensitive and dehydrated skin formulations

Formulation Notes

• Dissolves easily in the water phase.
• Can be added during either cold or warm processing.
• Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients and systems.
• Stable across a wide pH range.

Trehalose supports hydration stability, not just temporary moisture. It helps skin handle stress better, which is more useful than it sounds.

Documents

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)