ANTIMICROBIAL — Cosmetic Ingredient Function
883 cosmetic ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the ANTIMICROBIAL function designation. These ingredients are sourced from the European Commission CosIng inventory and may appear across Annex II–VI records.
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
Ingredients
BENZOXONIUM CHLORIDE
32151Benzenemethanaminium, N-dodecyl-N,N-bis (2-hydroxyethyl)-, chloride
Berberis Vulgaris Root Extract is an extract of the fresh root bark of the Barberry, Berberis vulgaris L., Berberidaceae
BETAINE SALICYLATE
54747Betaine Salycilate is the product formed by the reaction of Betaine with Salycilic Acid
Betula Papyrifera Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of Betula papyrifera, Betulaceae.
Bifida/Panax Ginseng Root Cell Culture Extract Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the fermentation product of an extract of a culture of the…
BIOTINOYL PENTAPEPTIDE-4
89516: Biotinoyl Pentapeptide-4 is the product obtained by the reaction of Biotin and Pentapeptide-4.
BIOTINOYL TRIPEPTIDE-35
89517Biotinoyl Tripeptide-35 is the product obtained by the reaction of Biotin .and Tripeptide-35.
Bis-Aminoethoxyethane/Guanidine HCl Copolymer is a copolymer of 1,2-bis-(2-aminoethoxy)ethane and Guanidine HCl
Bis-Ethylquinolinium Ethylquinolinidenepentadiene Iodide is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Black Soldier Fly Larva Extract is the extract of the larva obtained from the black soldier fly Hermetia illucens.
Bletilla Striata Root Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots of Bletilla striata, Orchidaceae
Boesenbergia Pandurata Rhizome Extract is the extract of the rhizomes of Boesenbergia pandurata, Zingiberaceae
Botrychium Ternatum Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Ophioglossaceae.
Brassica Campestris Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Rapeseed, Brassica campestris L., Brassicaceae
Brassica Rapa (Turnip) Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Brassica rapa grown in culture, Brassicaceae.
BROMPHENOL BLUE
549694,4'- (3H-2,1-Benzoxathiol-3-ylidene)Bis[2,6-Dibromophenol]-S,S-Dioxide
4-Butyl-1,3-phenylenedi-(3-carboxypropanoate) di((2S, 3S, 4R)-2-amino-1,3,4-octadecanetriol acetate) ester
C12-15 PARETH-3 BENZOATE
54872Benzoic acid, alcohols C12-15 ethoxylated (3 mol EO average molar ratio) ester
Caffeic/Coco/Coumaric/Mangosteen Pericarp Esters is a complex mixture of esters formed by the transesterification reaction of caffeic, coco…
CAFFEOYL HEXAPEPTIDE-65
95419Caffeoyl Hexapeptide-65 is the product obtained by the reaction of Caffeic Acid and Hexapeptide-65
Calcium Potassium Sodium Phosphate is the inorganic salt produced by the reaction of sodium carbonate, potassium carbonate and calcium hydr…
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Calophyllum inophyllum, Hypericaceae
Camellia Japonica Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta cells isolated from the plant Camellia japonica or grown in cut…
CAMELLIA SINENSIS CALLUS
97994Camellia Sinensis Callus is the callus of Camellia sinensis grown in culture.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Polysaccharide is the polysaccharide fraction isolated from the leaves of Camellia sinensis, Theaceae.
Camellia Sinensis Seedcake Extract is the extract of the seedcake of Camellia sinensis.
Camellia Sinensis Sprout Extract is the extract of the sprouts of Camellia sinensis, Theaceae.
Campanula Punctata Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Campanula punctata grown in culture.
Methyl N,N,N-trimethyl-4-[(4,7,7-trimethyl-3-oxobicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-ylidene)methyl]anilinium sulphate
CANDIDA (LACTIS-CONDENSI/ ROBUSTA/UTILIS)/ DEBARYOMYCES/LACTOBACILLUS/LEUCONOSTOC/PICHIA/SACCHAROMY…
97108This is the extract of the product obtained through anaerobic fermentation by the microorganisms, Candida lactis-condensi, Candida robusta,…
Candida Bombicola/Camellia Japonica Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate
Candida Bombicola/Canola Oil Ferment Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of Brassica Napus Seed Oil by the m…
Candida Bombicola/Canola Oil/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate Extract is the extract of a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of…
About this function
The ANTIMICROBIAL function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. Ingredients may carry multiple functions depending on their chemical properties and typical cosmetic applications.
Function assignments are sourced directly from official EU CosIng data. Always verify ingredient functions against current source materials before use in regulatory submissions.