DESCRIPTION: Tremoist (Trehalose) is a naturally occurring non-reducing disaccharide that can be found in plants, yeast, fungi, algae, etc. It provides moisturizing and protecting properties to both the skin and the hair. It also displays antioxidant properties. It offers ease of use being stable at high temperatures. It offers deep hydration in skincare with humectant properties. It has film-forming properties which prevent water loss from the skin for long-lasting hydration. It can be easily absorbed by the skin, protecting it from damage and improving its anti-desiccation and freezing tolerance abilities. It imparts a sparkling, shiny & soft feel to the skin. It also inhibits fatty acid decomposition, so it can used in products that prevent body odour. It replaces the lost moisture in the lipid bilayer hence resuming the cell function. It inhibits transepidermal water loss, and reduces itching due to dryness.

In hair care, it protects the hair from dehydration even under extreme conditions such as heat styling. It deeply nourishes the shafts and leaves them healthier and shinier

In formulas, it contributes to stability with antioxidant-chelating properties, and anti-freeze abilities. It promotes the formation of lamellar structure of intercellular lipids in the stratum corneum.

RESEARCH

In plants, tremoist protects the plant by replacing water when it is dehydrated, allowing the plant to revive when the plant absorbs water.

In one research, 3% Trehalose toner solution or placebo was applied on the inner forearms of 21 females with dry skin twice a day for 14 days. A water sorption-desorption test was performed on day 0, 7, and 14: Water was applied on the application area and the non-application area. Immediately after wiping, the SC water content (SWC) was measured every 30 seconds. The water-holding capacity of trehalose was calculated as displayed below. This shows that trehalose maintains the water-holding capacity of the skin

FEATURES

• Moisturizing on both skin and hair
• Protects the skin from dehydration
• Protects the hair from dehydration and damage caused by heat styling.
• Long-lasting hydration.
• Easily absorbed by the skin
• Effective in deodorants preventing fatty acid decomposition.
• Prevents TEWL by forming a flexible, breathable film on the surface.
• Offers antioxidant properties to both skin and products.
• Formulation stabilizer due to its chelation ability
• Humectant – imparts softness to the skin and hair
• Gives shine and radiance
• Odour reducing – good for all-over body odour reduction
• Odour-reducing, good for odour reduction in raw materials.
• Antioxidant – fights free radicals on the skin.
• Helps prevent rancid odour of oils in formulations.
• Reduces or controls bad breath in mouth products.
• Anti-freeze – very good for freeze and thaw stability.
• Does not interfere with the formula texture
• Has a long shelf life
• It is a COSMOS and ECOCERT GREENLIFE approved ingredient.

APPLICATIONS: In lotions, serums, creams, toners, cleansers, moisturizers, conditioners, gels, styling products, body wash, essence deodorants, toothpaste, etc

INCI: Trehalose

Solubility: Water

Use rate: 1.0 – 5.0%

Temperature Sensitivity: Avoid temperatures above 60°C

pH Stability: 3.5 – 8.0

Appearance: White, odourless powder

Grade: Cosmetic

Purity: 99.9%

Storage: Store in a cool, dark and dry place.

This is a cosmetic raw material and is meant for external use only in cosmetic formulations.  As with all of our materials, it should not be taken internally. Treasure Actives is not responsible for product compatibility. We advise everyone to test ingredients for performance, compatibility, and safety prior to committing to larger quantities. Keep all products out of reach of children. For more information, please see our terms and conditions page.