Miel) ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent, helping formulas attract and hold water on the skin. It can also add mild tack, a soft afterfeel, and a sensory cue in masks, cleansers, balms, and lip products.
What does Miel) do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is primarily used as a humectant and skin-conditioning agent, helping formulas attract and hold water on the skin. It can also add mild tack, a soft afterfeel, and a sensory cue in masks, cleansers, balms, and lip products.
Is Miel) clean?
From a clean-beauty perspective, this ingredient is generally well tolerated and is not a common restricted-list concern. The main caveats are its animal-derived origin, which matters for vegan standards, and possible trace botanical or protein residues for highly sensitive users.
Is Miel) sustainable?
This material is renewable and biodegradable, with sourcing tied to apiculture rather than petroleum or mining. Sustainability depends on responsible supply chains, including pollinator welfare, habitat practices, and traceability.
Is Miel) COSMOS-approved?
It is generally compatible with COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic frameworks when sourced and processed under the standard’s animal-derived ingredient rules. It fits Green Chemistry well because it is renewable, biodegradable, water-compatible, and typically requires minimal processing.
How does Miel) work chemically?
This material is a naturally derived, sugar-rich aqueous mixture, mainly fructose and glucose with smaller amounts of acids, minerals, amino acids, enzymes, and phenolic compounds. It is typically used around 0.1% to 5% in leave-on products, can be higher in rinse-off masks or cleansers, and is naturally acidic, often around pH 3.2 to 4.5.
Last updated 2026-05-13