Hydrogenated Honey
AKA “Hydrogenated honey extract
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated honey
AKA: Hydrogenated honey extract
Synthetic · Humectant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Humectant
Skin Conditioner
Bee Product
Synthetic
Clean
Honey, hydrogenated Science: Process: Catalytic Hydrogenation | Functions: Humectant, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
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
Honey has been used as a skincare ingredient for over 4,000 years in Egyptian, Greek, and Ayurvedic medicine for wound healing and moisturizing. Hydrogenation of honey was developed in modern cosmetics to create a more stable, shelf-stable form suitable for various product types.
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR