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Emollient

TREHALOSE ISOSTEARATE ESTERS

Updated
87

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Trehalose sugar esterified with isostearic acid — a bio-based emollient and mild emulsifier. Trehalose is gentle and hydrating; the fatty-acid ester adds skin softening with minimal irritation risk.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild emollient and skin conditioner
  • Improves oil-water dispersion as bio-based emulsifier
  • Built on the gentle trehalose backbone

Known concerns

  • Limited independent CIR/SCCS coverage
  • Possible mild comedogenicity from isostearate moiety in oily skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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