Trehalose
Trehalose is a humectant and moisturising ingredient. It’s in 194 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, serum and conditioner. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A sugar found in many plants and fungi. Holds water in the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Trehalose: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Trehalose: moisturising
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80292, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Trehalose
Unilever
Cleanse
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clinique Moisture Surge 100H Auto-Replenishing Hydrator 75 ml
Lists silicones
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Coconut Castaway Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Sedal
Colágeno + Vitamina C
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Beekman 1802
Collagen Booster Electric Daisy & Peptide Firming Serum
Serum · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Medicube
Collagen Niacinamide Jelly Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance
100% Pure
Collagen Peptide Firming Hydrogel Mask
Mask · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Dove
Color Care Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones
Dove
Color Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Gel Cream Broad Spectrum SPF 30
Lists coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dr. Squatch
Cool Fresh Aloe Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Cosmia pure soin matifiant
Lists fragrance
Unilever
Couleur Eclat
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Crème hydratante sensitive
Lists fragrance, chemical UV filters
Auchan
Crème mains anti-âge
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains anti-dessèchement
Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Crème mains SOS mains abîmées
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Crème pieds anti-dessèchement
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
Shiseido
Crème ultra-hydratante invisible Shiseido
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dr Squatch
Cypress Coast
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Daily Glycolic Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Daily Moisture Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
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