Trehalose

5+ year old childrenSkin contact product

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Is this kid-friendly to use Trehalose?

YES - Generally Safe
Danger Score: 0 (Lower is safer)
Quick Answer: Trehalose is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children when used in topical products. Kids may have different tolerance levels.

ℹ️General Overview

For children 5 years and older (kids, older children, tweens and teens), trehalose is considered very low risk when used on the skin. It’s a sugar that helps hold moisture and is not known to cause serious health problems when used in skincare.

What to Do

Use products that list trehalose normally (moisturizers, lotions, cleansers). If it’s your child’s first time using a product with trehalose, do a small patch test on the inside of the arm and wait 24 hours. Stop use if you see redness, itching, or a rash. Prefer products made for children when possible and follow the product’s directions.

⚠️Warnings

Watch for signs of skin irritation or an allergic reaction (redness, itching, swelling). If these occur, stop use and talk with your child’s pediatrician. Safety assessments cited here come from Environment Canada and the Cosmetic Ingredient Review, and some product‑certifying programs may ask manufacturers to provide extra safety documentation — that requirement is about verification, not evidence of harm.

Confidence: HIGH

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Safety Risk Labels

This ingredient has the following documented risks:

No Known Risk: A government chemical review found trehalose is not expected to be harmful to organs, does not stay in the environment, and does not build up in the body. An industry safety review only lists routine recommendations about product concentration or purity (not health hazards). For topical use there are no documented risks identified by these assessments.

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Alternative Names for Trehalose

This ingredient may also be listed as:

trehaloseNCGC00248923-01CCG-208048ALPHA-D-GLCP-(1↔1)-ALPHA-D-GLCPAS-10470SB19117AM83982DB12310(2R,3S,4S,5R,6R)-2-(HYDROXYMETHYL)-6-{[(2R,3R,4S,5S,6R)-3,4,5-TRIHYDROXY-6-(HYDROXYMETHYL)OXAN-2-YL]OXY}OXANE-3,4,5-TRIOLAKOS016010347SMP1_000299

Always check ingredient labels carefully, as ingredients may be listed under different names.

Products Containing Trehalose

This ingredient is found in the following products:

This list shows products that contain Trehalose or its alternative names.

Common Questions About Trehalose

Is this kid-friendly to use Trehalose?

Yes, Trehalose is generally considered safe for 5+ year old children based on current research.

What are the no known risk risks of Trehalose for children?

No immediate health concerns found based on current research.

What products contain Trehalose?

Trehalose is commonly found in skincare products, cosmetics, and topical applications. Always check ingredient labels before use.

When can kids start using products with Trehalose?

The appropriate age depends on the specific ingredient properties and concentration. This analysis is for 5+ year old children. Use the age selector above to check other ages.

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