Honey

AKA: Mel, Bee honey
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Bee / Insect
Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Bee Product
Clean
Mel (EU)
CAS #
8028-66-8
Form
Liquid
Functions
Flavouring
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR