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Humectant

SODIUM HYDROGENATED HONEY OCTENYLSUCCINATE

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A modified honey-derived ingredient that acts as a mild humectant or emulsifier. Generally well-tolerated except in honey-allergic users; cosmetic data is limited.

Function

ANTIPLAQUECLEANSINGEMULSION STABILISINGSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHUMECTANTSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Honey-derived modified sugar, used as humectant or emulsifier
  • Bio-sourced, bio-degradable feedstock
  • Mild and skin-conditioning

Known concerns

  • Allergy possible in honey/bee-product sensitive users
  • Octenylsuccinate modification studied mostly on starch, less on honey
  • Limited public cosmetic data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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