Is Honey Extract safe in cosmetics?
Honey Extract has a safety rating of "EXCELLENT" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Excellent
Cosmetic Ingredient
Honey Extract
INCI: HONEY EXTRACT
Honey Extract (CAS 91052-95-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Skin-conditioning agent (humectant, miscellaneous), solvent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Skin-conditioning agent (humectant, miscellaneous), solvent
Safety Rating
EXCELLENT
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted — no specific CFR restriction
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Honey Extract.
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Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Honey Extract.
Regulatory Flags
plant-extract
natural-origin
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Honey Extract allowed in the EU?
Honey Extract EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Honey Extract do in cosmetics?
Honey Extract functions as: Skin-conditioning agent (humectant, miscellaneous), solvent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 91052-95-5.
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MEL
Good
Chemical family
UV Filter
MEL EXTRACT
Good
Chemical family
Moisturising
Mel Extract (Honey Extract)
Moderate
Chemical family
Moisturising, antimicrobial
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