PhytoEx Honey

Q: What is the recommended usage rate for PhytoEx Honey?

The typical usage rate is 1–10%. For daily-use creams and lotions, 1–5% is common; for intensive treatments like masks, up to 10% can be used.

Q: Is PhytoEx Honey suitable for sensitive skin?

Yes. Honey is known for its gentle, soothing properties, making this extract well-suited for sensitive and reactive skin formulations.

Q: Can this be used in rinse-off products?

Absolutely. It adds moisturizing and softening benefits to rinse-off formats like facial cleansers and body washes, helping mitigate the drying effects of surfactants.

Q: What is the role of 1,2-Hexanediol in this product?

1,2-Hexanediol acts as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent that boosts moisturization and helps preserve the product.

Q: Will this make my formulation sticky?

When used at 1–10% in a balanced base, PhytoEx Honey should not impart significant stickiness. Final skin feel depends on the overall system.

Natural Honey Extract for Soothing Hydration and Skin Health

INCI Name: Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Honey

PhytoEx Honey is a cosmetic-grade honey extract designed for superior skin moisturization and soothing benefits. As a natural humectant, it draws moisture into the skin, while its inherent antioxidant and enzymatic properties help to calm, soften, and gently clarify. This water-soluble extract is easy to formulate into creams, lotions, serums, and cleansers to support a healthy, hydrated complexion.

Solubility Notes:

Water-soluble; add to the water phase or during the cool-down phase of formulation (<40°C / 104°F) to help preserve enzymatic activity.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Hydrating Face Creams & Moisturizers

Provides lasting hydration by binding water to the skin, leaving it soft, supple, and nourished.
Soothing & Calming Serums

Helps to reduce redness and irritation in targeted serums for sensitive or stressed skin types.
Gentle Facial Cleansers

Adds a moisturizing and softening touch to cleansers, helping to prevent the stripping of natural skin oils.
Nourishing Sheet Masks & Treatments

Infuses skin with a concentrated dose of natural sugars, vitamins, and antioxidants for a healthy, radiant glow.
Body Lotions & Butters

Effectively moisturizes and soothes dry skin on the body, promoting a smooth and healthy skin barrier.
Scalp Health Treatments

Offers moisturizing and soothing benefits for dry, itchy scalps in hair masks or scalp serums.

Performance & Formulation Insights for PhytoEx Honey

How Honey Works

Honey is a complex natural substance rich in sugars (fructose, glucose), amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Its primary cosmetic action is humectancy: it attracts and retains water, delivering deep, lasting hydration. Beyond moisturization, honey exhibits soothing properties that help calm irritation and support skin comfort. Its gentle enzymatic activity provides mild exfoliation to soften texture and enhance radiance. In this extract, 1,2-Hexanediol functions as a skin-conditioning humectant that boosts moisturization and contributes to product stability and preservation.

Formulation Guidelines

PhytoEx Honey is a water-soluble liquid suitable for a wide range of formulations. Add to the water phase or during the cool-down phase of emulsions below 40°C (104°F) to help preserve enzymatic activity. It is stable in typical cosmetic pH ranges (4.5–6.5) and is compatible with common actives such as hyaluronic acid, vitamins, and other botanical extracts.

Key Formulation Benefits

Natural Humectant: Draws moisture into the skin for deep, lasting hydration.
Soothing Properties: Helps calm and comfort sensitive or irritated skin.
Gentle Clarification: Mild enzymatic exfoliation promotes a softer feel and brighter look.
Antioxidant-Rich: Provides protective benefits against everyday environmental stressors.
Improves Skin Texture: Leaves skin feeling soft, smooth, and supple.
Versatile Application: Easy to incorporate into serums, creams, masks, cleansers, and body care.

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Benefits	Deep Hydration, Moisturizing & Hydration, Soothing & Anti-Inflammatory
INCI Name	Water, 1,2-Hexanediol, Honey
Usage Rate	1%-10%
Active Type	Botanical Extracts & Phytoactives, Other Botanical Extracts
Solubility	Water-Soluble
Application Area	Body, Face, Scalp
Physical Form	Liquid/Solution
Certifications	Cruelty-Free, Non-GMO

Frequently Asked Questions About PhytoEx Honey

The typical usage rate is 1–10%. For daily-use creams and lotions, 1–5% is common; for intensive treatments like masks, up to 10% can be used.

Yes. Honey is known for its gentle, soothing properties, making this extract well-suited for sensitive and reactive skin formulations.

Absolutely. It adds moisturizing and softening benefits to rinse-off formats like facial cleansers and body washes, helping mitigate the drying effects of surfactants.

1,2-Hexanediol acts as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent that boosts moisturization and helps preserve the product.

When used at 1–10% in a balanced base, PhytoEx Honey should not impart significant stickiness. Final skin feel depends on the overall system.

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