From the hiveHydratesConditions
Honey extract
Mel (Honey) Extract
Honey extract (manuka, per Avalon's description). A humectant for a dewy, supple feel.
- Origin
- From beesAn extract of honey. Avalon's description names manuka honey, which bees make from the nectar of the manuka bush.
- Hero in
- Avalon
- Also called
- Mel extract, Manuka honey extract, Manuka honey
What it is
An extract of honey. Avalon's description names it as manuka honey, the honey bees make from the nectar of the manuka bush, Leptospermum scoparium.
What it does
Like honey itself, it is a humectant: it draws water to the skin's surface, so skin feels dewy and supple. It works alongside the glycerin and aloe in the cream.
Why it’s clean
A hive ingredient, named plainly on the list, with one job: helping skin hold water.
