Trehalose

Superior Hydration Without Occlusion

Trehalose offers exceptional skin benefits, primarily through its unique ability to maintain deep hydration without forming a skin-suffocating occlusive barrier. Traditional moisturizers typically rely on occlusive ingredients to trap moisture in the skin, which prevents the skin from breathing and performing its natural functions. In contrast, trehalose retains moisture at the cellular level, helping skin cells stay hydrated without interfering with the skin’s natural processes. This makes it particularly beneficial for sensitive skin.

Trehalose forms stable bonds with water molecules, creating a 'water bridge' within the skin. This architecture allows water to remain bound within skin cells without excess moisture accumulating on the surface. As a result, the skin is hydrated, pores stay unclogged, and the skin’s natural respiration is undisturbed. This provides balanced and healthy hydration that supports overall skin comfort.

Protection of Key Skin Proteins and NMF Components

Beyond hydration, trehalose plays a critical role in stabilizing essential skin proteins and peptides of your own and The Biology Serum™ natural moisturizing factors (NMF). These proteins are essential for maintaining skin hydration, elasticity, and texture, but they are vulnerable to damage from environmental stressors, such as UV radiation and oxidative stress. Trehalose helps protect these proteins by forming a protective layer around them, preserving their structure and function over time. This also helps in healing and regeneration of skin cells.

Trehalose’s protective role extends to the NMF - a complex blend of proteins, amino acids, peptides, and other elements crucial for moisture retention in the skin. Trehalose safeguards these proteins from environmental stress and degradation, ensuring their continued effectiveness in maintaining moisture and supporting the skin barrier.

Antioxidant Protection Against Environmental Stressors

Another key benefit of trehalose is its antioxidant properties, which help protect the skin from oxidative damage caused by free radicals. These free radicals can accelerate aging by degrading skin cells and proteins, leading to wrinkles, fine lines, and loss of skin elasticity. Trehalose scavenges reactive oxygen species (ROS), mitigating damage to the skin’s structure. By preventing ROS-induced harm, trehalose helps support healthier and more resilient skin.

Protection Against UV-Induced Damage

UV radiation is one of the primary sources of oxidative damage and premature aging, contributing to photoaging, sunburn, and collagen degradation. Trehalose helps combat this by neutralizing UV-induced free radicals, preventing DNA damage, and preserving collagen. This makes trehalose a valuable component of The Biology Serum™ in sunscreens and anti-aging skincare, offering protection from sun exposure and its harmful effects.

Promoting Skin Regeneration and Resilience

In addition to its protective properties, trehalose promotes skin regeneration. It activates autophagy, the cellular process through which damaged or dysfunctional proteins are removed and replaced with new, healthy ones. By stimulating this repair mechanism, trehalose rejuvenates the skin at the cellular level

Anti-inflammatory Benefits for Sensitive Skin

In addition to its antioxidant and regenerative functions, trehalose offers anti-inflammatory benefits. It helps modulate the immune system, reducing the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines responsible for redness, irritation, and inflammation. This makes it ideal for sensitive skin and conditions like acne, eczema, and rosacea. By reducing inflammation, trehalose helps prevent skin irritation and supports a clearer, more even complexion.