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Honey Extract

Explained

This ingredient comes from honey made by bees. It is hydrating, antibacterial, anti-aging, and skin soothing. Honey also contains amino acids, peptides, Vitamins A, C, and E. Vitamins A, C, and E.

The humectant property of honey draws moisture from the air to your skin. This makes it great at helping to hydrate the skin.

Honey may help reduce the signs of aging due to its 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 by killing acne-causing bacteria.

Is honey vegan?

Many people wonder if honey extract 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 727 products with Honey Extract

Users who like it
88%
Users who avoid it
12%

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
Masks
Treatments
Position Predominant list placement
Top 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
5% to 62%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 92417
INCI Name HONEY EXTRACT
EC #  293-255-4
All Functions Flavouring, Humectant, Skin Conditioning