Honey Extract

Honey has a documented history of use in wound care across many ancient cultures, thousands of years before modern medicine. Even today, some medical-grade formulas are recognized in clinical wound care. Cosmetic extract may come from standard honey, Manuka honey, valued for its higher methylglyoxal content associated with stronger antibacterial activity, or royal jelly, another bee-derived material with a distinct nutrient profile.

Its high sugar concentration makes honey a natural humectant that attracts and retains moisture in the skin. Its natural hydrogen peroxide content and, in Manuka honey, methylglyoxal, give it genuine but mild antibacterial activity. It also contains enzymes and antioxidants that support its traditional reputation in wound care. Cosmetic honey extract in a finished product, however, is used at much lower concentrations than medical-grade wound honey.

For combination and acne-prone skin that needs hydration with mild antibacterial support, as well as anyone who prefers traditional, minimally processed ingredients.

It is not vegan because it is a bee product. Cosmetic honey extract is much more diluted than medical-grade honey used in wound care, so any antibacterial effect should be considered supportive rather than a treatment for active infection.