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Ingredient Library

Honey

A natural humectant rich in sugars that helps retain moisture.

In nature

Honey is produced by bees from floral nectar and has a long history of use in personal care. Its naturally sugar-rich composition has made it a valued ingredient in traditional beauty rituals across cultures.

Honey is naturally rich in sugars with hygroscopic properties, meaning they have an affinity for water and can help retain moisture. This moisture-binding characteristic contributes to honey's long-standing use in personal care formulations designed to support softness and suppleness.

In the formulation

In cosmetic formulations, honey is valued primarily for its humectant properties. Its naturally occurring sugars have an affinity for water, helping support moisture retention and contributing to a softer, more conditioned feel of the hair.

In hair-care formulations, honey can complement other conditioning and moisturizing ingredients, helping support the overall sensory feel of the formula without weighing down the hair.

In Rosica

Honey is featured in Rosica Honey & Propolis Repair Shampoo, Rosica Deep Repair Conditioner and Rosica PURE Botanical Restore Shampoo, where it forms part of carefully developed formulations designed to nourish and condition the hair.

Combined with complementary ingredients selected for each formula, honey contributes to Rosica's approach to hair care: bringing together botanical ingredients and modern cosmetic formulation for hair that feels soft, smooth and cared for.

  • Rosica Essentials Honey & Propolis Repair Shampoo with yellow blossom and green leaves

    Essentials

    Honey & Propolis Repair Shampoo

    Repair Shampoo

  • Rosica Essentials Deep Repair Conditioner with dried blooms and olive branches

    Essentials

    Deep Repair Conditioner

    Intense Nourishment for All Hair Types

  • Rosica PURE Botanical Restore Shampoo on travertine with olive branches and aloe vera

    PURE

    Botanical Restore Shampoo

    Sulfate-Free