From the hiveHydratesConditions
Honey
Mel (Honey)
Honey. A humectant that keeps skin feeling soft. Second in Black Magic.
- Origin
- From beesHoney, made by honeybees from flower nectar. Mel, its name on the list, is Latin for honey.
- Found in
- 1 formula: Black Magic
- Hero in
- Black Magic
- Also called
- Mel
What it is
Honey is made by honeybees from flower nectar. It is mostly natural sugars, fructose and glucose, with a little water. Its name on the list, Mel, is Latin for honey.
What it does
Its sugars are humectants: they draw water to the skin's surface, so skin feels soft. In Black Magic it is blended with glycerin and charcoal, and the sugar crystals soak it up.
Why it’s clean
A familiar food ingredient, named on the list. It moisturizes without synthetic humectants.
