INCI name

HONEY EXTRACT

Honey extract

An extract of honey.

What it is

Honey extract is an extract obtained from honey; in the EU it is also referred to as Mel extract. CosIng lists it as a humectant, skin-conditioning and flavouring ingredient.

Where it is used

Used in creams, lip products, masks, cleansers and hair care.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal the type of honey, the extraction method or how concentrated the extract is.

Functions

Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Flavouring
Imparting taste and/or flavour to a cosmetic product.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (33)

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