
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Face Wash with 3 key ingredients
FEATURES
Contains Salicylic Acid for exfoliating and keratolytic effects; Neem Extract offers anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory benefits; Trehalose protects skin from free radical damage caused by UV and pollution
BEST FOR
sensitive
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What Does It Help With?
Anti-acne Treatment Exfoliation Skin ProtectionBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
salicylic-acid,neem-extract,trehalose
Key Ingredients
Salicylic Acid,Neem Extract,Trehalose
Ingredients Details
Trehalose
Common Name(s): Alpha,alpha-trehalose,mycose
CAS Number: 99-20-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides superior moisture retention under dehydrating conditions โ uniquely protective in extreme environments.
Why It's Used: Premium humectant for formulations targeting dehydration, environmental stress protection, and dry/mature skin hydration.
How It Works: Forms a protective glassy matrix that replaces water molecules around proteins and cell membranes during dehydration stress, preventing protein denaturation and membrane damage. stronger water binding than sucrose or glucose.
Typically Found In: Premium moisturizers,protective barrier formulas,anti-aging products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ anhydrobiotic sugar / humectant
Secondary Functions: Stress protection,barrier support,cryoprotectant
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ fermentation-derived or from yeast
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Produced by yeast fermentation or enzymatic conversion of starch. available as anhydrous or dihydrate form.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; exceptionally well-tolerated; endogenous to many organisms.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,glycerin,hyaluronic acid
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Trehalose's unique ability to form an amorphous glassy matrix during dehydration (replacing water molecules) explains the survival of tardigrades and resurrection plants. this property translates to exceptional skin protection under environmental dehydration stress.
Last Verified: Cosing database,crowe et al. trehalose anhydrobiosis review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12