Trehalose Undecylenoate

AKA “Trehalose Undecylenate”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Trehalose undecylenoate

AKA: Trehalose Undecylenate

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Not Clean

Trehalose Undecylenoate is the ester formed by the reaction of Trehalose with Undecylenic Acid

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

See origin →

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Surfactant Cleansing

Moisturizing

Strengthens Barrier

Anti-Inflammatory

Removes dirt and impurities

Lifts away dirt and oil

Softens and detangles hair

Traditional Use

A synthetic derivative developed for cosmetics combining trehalose (a natural sugar found in some plants) with undecylenic acid (originally derived from castor oil). Created to provide hydration and antimicrobial benefits in modern skincare formulations.