Ingredient · dataset v56
Mel and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
Honey is ~80% fructose and glucose in water with traces of enzymes and acids: a sugar solution with no lipid fraction, nothing Malassezia yeast harvests as fat.
Neutral by sugar precedent (Maltodextrin row). Covers honey and its water-soluble extract; possible antibacterial action is not judged antifungal without Malassezia-specific evidence.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Sugar
Also listed as
Honey, Honey Extract
Related sugar
- Anhydroxylitol — No known trigger
- Cyclodextrin — No known trigger
- Dextrin — No known trigger
- Erythritol — No known trigger
- Fructooligosaccharides — No known trigger
- Fructose — No known trigger
- Glucose — No known trigger
- Glycosyl Trehalose — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Mel trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: Honey is ~80% fructose and glucose in water with traces of enzymes and acids: a sugar solution with no lipid fraction, nothing the yeast harvests as fat.
Does Mel feed Malassezia?
No known link: Mel is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
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Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.