Why is your hand sticky after dipping hands in honey?

Honey is a thick, viscous liquid composed primarily of sugars. When you dip your hands in honey, the sugars in the honey form hydrogen bonds with the water molecules on your skin. These hydrogen bonds create a strong attraction between the honey and your skin, which is what makes your hand sticky.

Additionally, the high sugar content of honey makes it hygroscopic, meaning it attracts water from the air. This means that when you dip your hands in honey, the honey will also absorb water from the air, which further increases its stickiness.