Usage Rate and IFRA Compliance for Honey Extract in Body Balm
Asked by: floplanet
On: December 14, 2025
Product Type:
Cosmetics
Question
I am formulating a body balm and wish to use the Honey Extract (For Natural Honey Odor, Oil-Soluble) product.
- Is it possible to use this extract at a concentration of 2% in the body balm formulation?
- What usage percentage does IFRA suggest for this specific extract?
Answer
Usage of Honey Extract in Body Balm
The product you are referring to, Honey Extract (For Natural Honey Odor, Oil-Soluble) (ID: 35478), has a recommended usage rate from the supplier of 0.1% to 1.0%.
Using 2% in a Body Balm:
- While this extract is oil-soluble and therefore compatible with an oil-based body balm, using it at a concentration of 2% is double the maximum recommended rate (1.0%).
- It is generally advised to adhere to the supplier's recommended usage range to ensure the stability of your final product and to minimize any potential for skin sensitivity or irritation, even though this particular extract is primarily for scent and marketing claims.
IFRA Suggestion:
- IFRA (International Fragrance Association) standards primarily apply to specific fragrance compounds and aroma chemicals that are known allergens or sensitizers.
- We do not have a specific IFRA standard or restriction for this particular Honey Extract (INCI: Honey Extract, CAS: 91052-92-5) in our database.
- Therefore, the most reliable and safest guideline for its use is the supplier's recommended usage rate of 0.1% to 1.0%.
