Ingredient
Trehalose
Low risk
FunctionHumectant
What it is — Trehalose is a naturally occurring disaccharide (sugar) with strong moisture-holding and stabilizing properties.
What it does — It works as a humectant that helps bind moisture, and it can help protect proteins under stress, contributing to a resilient, hydrated feel.
Typical use — Found in moisturizers, essences, masks and scalp or hair products.
Who it suits / good to know — Suitable across skin and hair types, and often welcomed by dry or stressed skin. It pairs well with other humectants.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is sensitive.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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