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Honey Powder
AKA “Honey”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Honey powder
Synthetic · Binding · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Bee Product
Synthetic
Clean
Honey Powder is the powder obtained from dehdyrated, ground honey. Science: Process: Drying + Milling | Functions: Abrasive, Binding, Bulking, Flavouring, Hair Conditioning, Nail Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
8028-66-8
Form
Powder
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Functions
Abrasive
Binding
Bulking
Flavouring
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Nail Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
Dehydrated honey created in the 20th century for shelf stability and easier incorporation into dry cosmetic formulations while retaining traditional honey's skin-soothing properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dehydration
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Bee / Insect
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Manuka honey activates the aryl hydrocarbon receptor: Imp...
Abdullah A Alangari, Matin D Ashoori, Wisam Alwan, Hannah R Dawe, Brigitta Stockinger, Jonathan N Barker + 2 more
Pharmacological research, 2023
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Manuka honey activates the aryl hydrocarbon receptor: Imp...
Abdullah A Alangari, Matin D Ashoori, Wisam Alwan, Hannah R Dawe, Brigitta Stockinger, Jonathan N Barker + 2 more
Pharmacological research, 2023
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Honey in dermatology and skin care: a review.
Bruno Burlando, Laura Cornara
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2013
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Honey in dermatology and skin care: a review.
Burlando B, Cornara L
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2013
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Honey in dermatology and skin care: a review.
Burlando B, Cornara L
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2013
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Safety Assessment of Honey-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Cherian P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Liebler DC et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Safety Assessment of Honey-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Cherian P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Liebler DC et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Safety Assessment of Honey-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Cherian P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Liebler DC et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Safety Assessment of Honey-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Cherian P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Liebler DC et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Safety Assessment of Honey-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics.
Cherian P, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Klaassen CD, Liebler DC et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2025
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Safety Assessment of Honey-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Honey
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Honey Cocoates
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Honey Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Honey Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Honey
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrolyzed Honey
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrolyzed Honey Protein
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Exploring the potential of an Aloe vera and honey extract loaded bi-layered nanofibrous scaffold of PCL-Col and PCL-SBMA mimicking the skin architectu
Dhiman M, Ghosh S, Singh TG, Chauhan S, Roy P et al.
Journal of materials chemistry. B, 2024
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Honey
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Honey Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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lonicera caprifolium (honeysuckle) flower extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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lonicera japonica (honeysuckle) flower extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Insights into the aroma profiles and characteristic aroma of 'Honeycrisp' apple (Malus × domestica).
Yan D, Shi J, Ren X, Tao Y, Ma F et al.
Food chemistry, 2020
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR