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Trehalose in cosmetic preparation

Updated: 11/15/2022
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Trehalose is a sugar which is found actually in cactus plants. It is this sugar which protects cactus from drying in deserts and retaining water as trehalose has a property of retaining water. This ingredient is used in cosmetics preparation for dry skin. Trehalose protects dry skin and retains moisture of the skin.

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