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Honey

Explained

Honey comes from bees. It is mainly made up of the sugars fructose and glucose.

Besides sugar, honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamins A, C, and E.

As a humectant, honey is great at hydrating the skin. Humectants draw moisture from the air and hold it to your skin.

Honey also has antioxidant and antioxidant properties. Fun fact: darker honey has more antioxidants than light honey.

The antibacterial property of honey may make it effective at helping to treat acne. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have concerns.

Is honey vegan?

Many people wonder if honey is vegan. It is technically a byproduct from bees. This is because honey is created from the digestive enzymes in a bee's stomach.

Remember to be kind to bees :) They are important for many ecosystems and are endangered.

See all 725 products with Honey

Users who like it
82%
Users who avoid it
18%

What it does

Humectant A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.9%
Top categories
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Masks
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
1% to 10%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 92416
INCI Name HONEY
All Functions Flavouring, Humectant, Skin Conditioning