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Ingredient Dictionary

MEL

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

13 products state the amountmedian 1%

  • under 0.01% 4
  • 0.01–0.1% 1
  • 0.1–1% 1
  • 1% or more 7

Amounts are mostly stated by products named after the ingredient, so they may lean towards token amounts.

Of the products containing it, 58 list it before the 1% line and 56 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 114 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 114

Definition

Naturally occurring substances, honey, a saccharic secretion gathered and stored by honey bees

US FDA substance register · UNII Y9H1V576FH · registered name HONEY · biological origin (no fixed structure)

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Raises skin moistureMOISTURISINGAdds flavour (lip and oral products)FLAVOURINGKeeps skin in good condition (CosIng catch-all)SKIN CONDITIONINGDraws in and holds moistureHUMECTANTMakes skin soft and smoothSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Safety & regulatory references

Reviewed by CIR: Safety Assessment of Honey-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics

Source: US Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR)

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Names & identifiers

MELINCI꿀Korean label name (MFDS standard)HoneySynonym
CAS No.chemical registry number
8028-66-8
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID90873846

What products actually use it for

What the 17 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Flavouring and nutrient8
  • Humectant6
  • Softener and conditioner3

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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