Trehalose Isostearate Esters is the product obtained by the esterification of isostearic acid and Trehalose
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ester created in the late 20th century by esterifying trehalose, a natural disaccharide, with isostearic acid. Developed for cosmetics as a skin-conditioning and texture-enhancing agent with humectant properties.