IO Honey Extract Liquid

Honey has been used on skin since ancient times. It holds moisture, feels comforting and carries a warm, natural image that customers recognize instantly. IO Honey Extract Liquid is a water-soluble active that brings this story into modern creams, serums and hair care.

Product data

Water-soluble. The card does not list applications or origin. The exact INCI, composition, source and recommended level are confirmed on the supplier CoA for each lot.

Honey in cosmetics

Honey is rich in sugars that bind water, which makes it a natural humectant. In cosmetics, honey and honey-derived ingredients are used for a soft, nourished feel and a gentle, natural message. Name honey on the label only as the INCI on the CoA allows.

Product formats

Nourishing cream

A comforting cream for dry skin.

Lip balm

A sweet-scented balm for dry lips.

Hand cream

A rich cream for winter.

Hair mask

A mask for dry lengths.

Serum

A light serum with a honey story.

Formulating guidance

Add the active during cool-down into the water phase. Pair it with honey extract to strengthen the theme, D-Panthenol for comfort and IO Conditioning Honey Derivative in hair products. More ingredients are listed under actives.

Claims

Use cosmetic wording such as soft, nourished, comfortable skin and soft hair. Support numbers with tests on the finished product.

Who the products are for

Customers with dry skin, lovers of natural ingredients and gift buyers who like honey-themed products.

Vegan labeling

Honey-derived ingredients are not vegan. If the CoA shows a honey source, avoid vegan claims.

Color and scent

Honey ingredients can add a light amber color and a sweet note. Check stability under light and adjust fragrance if needed.

Testing

Run stability at room temperature, 40 °C and under light, checking pH, color and odor.

Packaging

Amber or gold-toned packaging suits honey products. Tubes for lip and hand care, jars for creams and masks.

Batch quality

Keep the CoA for each lot and store retained samples.

Range planning

A cream, a hand cream and a lip balm form a honey gift set.

Preservation

Sugar-rich ingredients can challenge preservatives. Confirm with a challenge test.

Original recipe: honey nourishing hand cream, 100 g

Phase A: water 66.30 g, glycerin 4.00 g, IO Honey Extract Liquid 3.00 g as an example level per CoA, xanthan gum 0.20 g. Phase B: glyceryl stearate and PEG-100 stearate 5.00 g, cetearyl alcohol 3.00 g, shea butter 6.00 g, sweet almond oil 6.00 g, dimethicone 2.00 g. Heat An and B to 75 °C, emulsify and cool. Phase C below 40 °C: panthenol 1.50 g, honey extract 1.00 g, preservative 1.00 g, fragrance 0.30 g, lactic acid solution 0.70 g. Adjust pH to about 5.5.

Lip care detail

Lip balms are anhydrous, so a water-soluble active needs a different approach. Use it in a lip mask or lip cream emulsion instead, or ask the supplier about an oil-dispersible grade. A creamy lip mask with honey worn overnight is a strong seasonal product.

Hair mask detail

In hair masks, add the active to the water phase during cool-down. Combined with a cationic conditioner and a light oil, it supports a soft, nourished feel on dry lengths.

Seasonal positioning

Honey products sell well in autumn and winter and as holiday gifts.

Sensory design

Honey concepts invite rich, creamy textures, but the after-feel should not be sticky. Balance humectants and test at five minutes.

Routine

Hand cream after each wash, lip mask at night, cream morning and evening.

Gifting

Honey-themed sets are popular holiday gifts.

Storage

Store the container closed in a cool place away from light.