Honey Extract

AKA: Mel extract
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Bee / Insect
Plant-Derived
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Bee Product
Extract
Clean
Mel Extract (EU)
CAS #
91052-92-5
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
Concentrated form of honey developed in the modern cosmetics industry to isolate and stabilize its active beneficial compounds like enzymes and antioxidants for skincare products.
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