Mel

Mel (raw honey) is an unprocessed, natural substance produced by honeybees from flower nectar, containing a complex mixture of sugars (primarily fructose and glucose), enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, and phenolic compounds. In cosmetic formulations, it's valued for its multifunctional properties: the high sugar content provides exceptional humectancy and skin conditioning, while naturally occurring hydrogen peroxide, defensin-1 peptides, and low pH contribute antimicrobial activity. Formulators choose raw honey over processed honey for its higher levels of bioactive compounds including antioxidant flavonoids and enzymes that remain intact without heat treatment, making it particularly effective in natural and therapeutic skincare formulations.