MEL EXTRACT
Mel Extract, also called honey extract, is an ingredient obtained from honey. Honey is a bee-derived substance made chiefly of simple sugars, with smaller components that can vary with its origin. On a label, the name refers to an extract from that raw material; it does not identify a plant species or an essential oil.
MEL EXTRACT: what it is
Mel Extract, also called honey extract, is an ingredient obtained from honey. Honey is a bee-derived substance made chiefly of simple sugars, with smaller components that can vary with its origin. On a label, the name refers to an extract from that raw material; it does not identify a plant species or an essential oil.
The floral origin can influence honey's composition, but the name Mel Extract does not reveal which honey was used or how the extract was prepared. That sets it apart from honey used directly: in a cosmetic, it is one component of a formula, and its amount cannot be inferred from the ingredient list.
MEL EXTRACT: what it does in cosmetics
In cosmetics, Mel Extract is used for moisturising. In everyday terms, this type of ingredient helps a formula retain water and can support a less dry feeling on the skin after use. The feel of the finished product still depends on its vehicle and on the other ingredients that shape texture and application.
A review of honey in dermatology discusses very different uses, including honey preparations and products intended for clinical settings. That evidence is not the same as testing isolated Mel Extract in a cream or serum, so seeing this name on a label does not establish treatment for wounds, acne, dark spots or wrinkles.
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