Honey has been used on skin since ancient times. Modern research helps explain why it remains a favorite in hair and body care.
What Is Honey?
Honey is made by bees from flower nectar. It is mostly natural sugars, mainly fructose and glucose, along with small amounts of amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, minerals and polyphenols.
A 2013 review in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology covers honey's long history in skin care and describes its humectant, antioxidant and soothing properties.
What It Does
Attracts and holds moisture. Honey's sugars are natural humectants that help skin and hair stay hydrated.
Conditions. Honey helps hair feel softer and smoother and more manageable, and helps skin feel soft after washing.
Adds antioxidant support. Honey's polyphenols help protect against everyday stress.
Where You'll Find It at True Colour Beauty
The Moisturizing Shampoo pairs honey with organic aloe leaf juice, Sodium PCA and ginkgo for a gentle wash that leaves dry hair softer.
The Rose & Honey Natural Soap combines honey with shea butter and rose flower water.
How to Use It
Use the shampoo on damp hair, lather, rinse and follow with conditioner. Lather the soap on wet skin and rinse well.
What the Research Doesn't Say
Much of the honey research involves medical-grade honey for wound care, which is a different setting from shampoo or soap. In everyday products, honey's job is moisture and conditioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are honey products vegan?
No. Honey is a bee product, so these products are not vegan.
Will honey make my hair sticky?
No. It is used in small amounts and rinses clean.
Are True Colour Beauty products cruelty-free?
Yes. True Colour Beauty is Leaping Bunny certified.
Sweet, Soft, Simple
Honey brings natural moisture and softness to hair and body care. Explore the True Colour Beauty hair care collection.
Sources
Burlando B, Cornara L. Honey in dermatology and skin care: a review. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2013;12(4):306-313.
McLoone P, Oluwadun A, Warnock M, Fyfe L. Honey: a therapeutic agent for disorders of the skin. Cent Asian J Glob Health. 2016;5(1):241.
