Why is trehalose not a sugar?

2022-07-17

If we consume a lot of sugar for a long time, then the sugar in our blood will increase greatly, and our skin will produce glycotoxin by then AGE, this glycotoxin can cause our skin to become more dry, resulting in skin aging and reduced skin elasticity.

But trehalose is not sugar. Like chemists say "give me a bag of salt", they don't know what you're talking about, but you have to tell them it's sodium chloride or it could be life-threatening.

The same goes for sugar, which has a very broad definition, including "polysaccharides," "glycosaminoglycans," and even "glycan fibers," and the concept is endless

In a narrow sense, carbohydrates refer to sugars, and what we usually call sugars refers to sucrose, starch, etc. When you see "polysaccharide", you can rest assured that it is not the sugar we usually eat. So, what is trehalose?

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What is trehalose?

Trehalose is a very stable substance, and it is widely used, such as facial cleansers, creams, essences, foundations, and masks.

With the continuous development and development of biotechnology, people have gradually discovered the properties and efficacy of trehalose. Studies have shown that trehalose has good stability, especially in high temperature, high cold, dry and dehydrated environments, it can form a special protective film on the surface of cells to prevent cell damage and prevent skin from being exposed to sunlight and melanin. Deposits and prevents skin aging.

After the 1990s, trehalose has made great breakthroughs in the fields of anti-aging, wound repair, sun protection, and after-sun repair. Trehalose is a natural sugar, it has good moisturizing power, can effectively protect the membrane structure of epidermal cells, make cells active, improve the hydration ability of cells, thereby improving the increase of dandruff caused by dry skin, Dryness, horny hardening, etc.

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Main function of trehalose:

The molecular weight of trehalose is very low, and it is well absorbed by the skin. In addition to moisturizing the skin, it also increases the skin's resistance to severe cold.

Main function 1. Moisturize the skin

Trehalose has good water retention and hygroscopicity. It can be used to replenish moisture when the skin is extremely dehydrated. With hyaluronic acid, it not only moisturizes the skin, but also enhances the elasticity of the skin.

Main function 2. Anti-radiation

Trehalose protects against radiation damage. People who often work with electronic products such as computers and mobile phones are recommended to use skin care products containing trehalose.

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Main function 3. Avoid body odor

Studies have shown that when people enter middle age and old age, fatty acids and palmitic acid in the skin will gradually increase, and after these two substances are decomposed in the human body, it is easy to emit an unpleasant odor. Trehalose can effectively prevent the breakdown of fatty acids in the body.

Main function 4. Enhance the adaptability of the skin to the external environment

Trehalose can enhance the anti-drying and anti-freezing effects of epidermal cells. Therefore, in the case of dryness and strong UV rays, skin care products containing trehalose are recommended.

Main function 5. Trehalose can prolong the storage time of skin care products and prevent the decomposition of fat. In addition, it also has the effect of moisturizing, moisturizing, and antioxidant "polyphenols". Trehalose is a very good compatibility and stability, can be added to all cosmetics. Trehalose has a good effect on skin, makeup and hair care. It can make full use of trehalose and give full play to the effect of skin care products.