Mel
Mel is a humectant and emollient ingredient. It’s in 42 products on Poliage, most often conditioner, fragrance and lip. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
Mel: used to hold water in the product and on skin and soften the skin surface.
What it does
Contains Mel: emollient
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Mel: humectant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Mel: moisturising
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 35197, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Mel
Garnier
10-in-1 Miracle Nectar Leave-in Treatment
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Camille Rose
Algae Renew Deep Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Mario Badescu
Almond & Honey Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Maybelline
Baby Lips Lip Makeup Crystal Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Maybelline
Baby Lips Moisturizing Lip Balm
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Maybelline New York
Color Sensational The Mattes
Lip · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones
Cien
Crème lavante mains lait et miel
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, salicylic acid
Ombia
Flüssigseife Nachfüllpack
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Caudalie
Gentle Buffing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Palmolive
Håndsåpe Milk & Honey Pumpe
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Cien
Handseife flüssig Milch&Honig
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
COLGATE PALMOLIVE NORGE AS
Handseife mit Milch und Honig
Lists fragrance, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Gisou
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Gisou
Honey Gloss Ceramide Therapy Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Gisou
Honey Infused Hair & Body Mist
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Gisou
Honey Infused Hair Perfume - Limited Edition
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Gisou
Honey Infused Hair Perfume Lavender Berry
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Gisou
Honey Infused Hair Perfume Vanilla Glaze
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Gisou
Honey Infused Hair Perfume Wild Rose
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Gisou
Honey Infused Hair Perfume Wildflower Honey
Fragrance · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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