What is MEL and what does it do?

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Family: HONEY

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Well-known for its culinary uses, honey is also a beneficial skin care ingredient.

Honey composition and properties
Chemical Nature: Honey is a saturated sugar solution produced by bees. It is composed mainly of sugar (about 95% of its dry weight), with additional elements such as proteins, amino acids, vitamins, enzymes and minerals.
Cosmetic properties: Thanks to its complex composition, honey offers various benefits for the skin: moisturizing, soothing, antioxidant, antibacterial and antifungal properties. It is also known to promote the healing of wounds and burns.
Varieties and characteristics

Floral sources and types : Honey can vary according to its floral source, which influences its composition and properties. For example, darker honeys are richer in antioxidant phenolic compounds.
Special Types: Two varieties of honey stand out: acacia honey, water-soluble and stable in cosmetic formulas thanks to its high fructose content; and manuka honey, native to New Zealand, known for its strong antibacterial power due to a unique component, methylglyoxal.
Honey in Cosmetology

Moisturizing and soothing: Honey is a natural humectant that helps retain moisture in the skin, offering moisturizing and soothing properties.
Antioxidant : Rich in antioxidants, honey helps combat skin aging.
Use and Selection: Honey is an excellent ingredient to look for in the ingredient lists of skin care products.

Veganism
Animal source: Although honey is derived from plant nectar, it is considered an animal by-product because it is produced by bees.

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