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INCI name

MEL

Honey

Skin conditioning – emollientHumectantMoisturisingreviewed

Honey, used as a humectant and emollient.

What it is

Mel is the INCI name for honey, the sugary substance produced and stored by honey bees. CosIng lists it as emollient, humectant and moisturising.

Where it is used

Found in face masks, lip balms, cleansers, hair care and body 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.

Honey is of animal origin, which matters for vegan products.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
Humectant
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Moisturising
Increasing the water content of the skin and keeping it soft and smooth.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (68)

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