This is a review study, not an experiment with measurable results. Researchers examined trehalose—a natural sugar found in bacteria, fungi, and plants—and concluded it has potential uses in cosmetics and skincare, primarily because it can stabilize and protect other ingredients. However, the abstract doesn't provide specific data on how trehalose actually performs in skincare products or what concentrations would be effective.

This was a literature review that synthesized existing research on trehalose's chemical properties, how it occurs in nature, and its theoretical applications across food, medical, and cosmetic industries. It's not a study testing trehalose on human skin.

Funding not disclosed in abstract