SAT-TH-lose
| CAS-Nummer | CAS 6138-23-4 (α,β-D-Trehalose-Dihydrat) |
| Einecs-Nummer | – |
| INCI-Bezeichnung | Trehalose |
| International nonpropietary name (INN) | – |
| Artikelnummer | 556272 |
Trehalose is a Whitish powdery stable disaccharide, composed of two glucose molecules. The disaccharide is non reducing.
Trehalose exists naturally in plants, animals and microorganisms, and has long been consumed by /
humans as a component of mushrooms, baker’s and brewer’s yeasts, seaweeds and such invertebrates as lobsters Trehalose is believed to play a key role in the preservation of biomembranes and in the revival of certain biological functions following desiccation or freezing.
Trehalose is produced in an enzymatically controlled process.
Trehalose is a humectant due to its weak hygroscopic properties. Therefore it protects the skin from dehydration. Additionally, it is a suitable stabilizer and viscosity regulator.
The recommended dosage for skin care products is 1-3%.