Common Name(s): Hydrogenated honey,hydrogenated honey,polyol or sugar derivative,humectant emollient active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the characteristic cosmetic function of its ingredient class — conditioning, humectancy, emolliency, or thickening — at recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Hydrogenated honey is selected for the specific functional properties of its molecular class — the chemical architecture of hydrogenated honey delivers the required cosmetic performance through documented interactions with skin biology and formulation matrix.
How It Works: Works through the mechanism of its molecular class — surface chemistry, h-bonding, receptor interaction, or enzymatic activity as applicable to the specific ingredient.
Typically Found In: All formulations,natural skin care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – humectant
Secondary Functions: Moisture retention,hydration
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: No - animal-derived
Halal Status: Conditional - bee-derived; widely held permissible, confirm certifier stance
Source Notes: Plant-derived or fermentation-produced. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: bee-derived; permissibility widely accepted but fatwa varies by jurisdiction. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; suitable for sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,emollients,occlusives,barrier actives
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Sugar-derived ingredients provide exceptional safety profiles from the food-grade starting material heritage — gras status of many sugar feedstocks extends beneficial safety documentation to the cosmetic derivative.
Last Verified: 2026-03-22
Primary Sources: Cosing database,hydrogenated honey polyol sugar derivative review