A sugar used as a humectant.
What it is
Trehalose is a sugar made of two glucose units, found in some plants, fungi and organisms that survive drying. Cosmetics use it as a humectant.
Where it is used
Found in moisturisers, serums and masks.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
Its presence on the list does not indicate concentration or effect.
Functions
- Humectant
- Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
- Moisturising
- Increasing the water content of the skin and keeping it soft and smooth.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (589)
- Vitamin C Brightening / Moisturizing Body Lotion · Skin by Zaron
- I Heart Revolution Watermelon Dewy Blusher Tint · Revolution
- Revolution Pro Miracle Pro-Tox Fine Line Fix & Fill Serum · Revolution
- Revolution Skin Bounce Babe Jelly Moisturiser · Revolution
- Max Factor Facefinity Setting Spray · Max Factor
- PODKŁAD MIRACLE TOUCH · Max Factor
- Facefinity Finity-Fix Setting Spray · Max Factor
- Fondotinta Miracle Second Skin · Max Factor
- FONDOTINTA MIRACLE PURE · Max Factor
- Fondotinta Miracle Touch · Max Factor
- Miracle Second Skin Foundation · Max Factor
- Miracle Pure Skin-Improving Foundation · Max Factor