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Humectant

SODIUM TREHALOSE SULFATE

Updated
70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A sulfated, sodium-salt trehalose — humectant that locks in water and protects cell membranes. Parent trehalose is very safe; sulfated derivative is less studied, hence yellow.

Function

HUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Humectant
  • Osmoprotectant
  • Skin conditioning

Known concerns

  • Thin public dossier on the sulfated derivative
  • Charge-density interactions
  • Limited cosmetic safety data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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