Honey
AKA “mel, bee honey”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Honey
AKA: Mel, Bee honey
Synthetic · Flavouring | Humectant | Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Bee Product
Synthetic
Clean
Honey naturally hydrates and softens skin by drawing moisture in and conditioning the skin barrier for a smoother, more supple feel.
CAS #
8028-66-8
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Animal-Derived
Function
Flavouring | Humectant | Skin Conditioning
Benefits
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Used as a skincare ingredient for over 4,000 years in Egyptian, Greek, Roman, and Ayurvedic medicine for wound healing, moisturizing, and antibacterial properties. Cleopatra and ancient physicians prized it for skin treatment.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dehydration
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Bee / Insect
Refining Cleanser
Marie Veronique
Repairative Moisturizer - 10ML
– Tata Harper Skincare
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Clarifying Cleanser - 15ML
– Tata Harper Skincare
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Clarifying Cleanser
Tata Harper Skincare
Clarifying Cleanser CA
Credo Beauty
Clarifying Cleanser - 15ML
Credo Beauty
Repairative Moisturizer - 10ML
Credo Beauty
Honey in dermatology and skin care: a review.
Bruno Burlando, Laura Cornara
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2013
Manuka honey activates the aryl hydrocarbon receptor: Imp...
Abdullah A Alangari, Matin D Ashoori, Wisam Alwan, Hannah R Dawe, Brigitta Stockinger, Jonathan N Barker + 2 more
Pharmacological research, 2023
Manuka honey activates the aryl hydrocarbon receptor: Imp...
Abdullah A Alangari, Matin D Ashoori, Wisam Alwan, Hannah R Dawe, Brigitta Stockinger, Jonathan N Barker + 2 more
Pharmacological research, 2023
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR