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
Chondria Crassicaulis Extract is the extract of the alga, Chondria crassicaulis, Rhodomelaceae.
Chrysanthellum Indicum Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the flowers of Chrysanthellum indicum, As…
Chrysanthemum Sibiricum Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Chrysanthemum sibiricum, Asteraceae
CICLOPIROX OLAMINE
328426-Cyclohexyl-1-hydroxy-4-methylpyridin-2(1H)-one, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)
Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Black Cohosh, Cimicifuga racemosa, Ranunculaceae
Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Adventitious Root Extract is the extract of the adventitious roots of Cinnamomum camphora grown in culture, L…
Cinnamomum Camphora (Camphor) Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta of Cinnamomum, Lauraceae.
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum cassia, Lauraceae.
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the bark of Cinnamomum cassia, Lauraceae.
Cinnamomum Cassia Bark/(Jasmine/Osmanthus Fragrans) Flower/Lycium Chinense Fruit Extract is the extract of the bark of Cinnamomum cassia, t…
CINNAMOMUM CASSIA BARK/SYZGIUM AROMATICUM BUD/ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF/THYMUS VULGARIS LEAF OIL
91363Cinnamomum Cassia Bark/Syzgium Aromaticum Bud/Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf/Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Oil is the volatile oil o…
CINNAMOMUM CASSIA BARK/SYZGIUM AROMATICUM BUD/ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF/THYMUS VULGARIS LEAF WATER
91364Cinnamomum Cassia Bark/Syzgium Aromaticum Bud/Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf/Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Water is an aqueous solut…
Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract is an extract obtained from the dried bark of the Ceylon Cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Lauraceae
Cinnamosma Fragrans Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Cinnamosma fragrans, Canellaceae
CITRUS GRANDIS EXTRACT
91285Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Citrus grandis, Rutaceae.
Citrus Grandis Peel/Seed Extract is the extract of the peel and seeds of Citrus grandis, Rutaceae
Citrus Limon Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Citrus limon, Rutaceae.
Citrus Sudachi Peel Extract is the extract of the peel of Citrus sudachi, Rutaceae.
CLIMBAZOLE
329092-Butanone, 1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1-(1H-imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethyl-
COAL TAR
84505Coal Tar is a thick liquid or semi-solid obtained as a by-product in the destructive distillation of bituminous coal
Cochlearia Groenlandica Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Cochlearia groenlandica grown in culture, Brassicaceae.
Cocos Nucifera Flower Nectar Extract is the extract of the nectar obtained from the flowers of Cocos nucifera.
COCOTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
32980Quaternary ammonium compounds, coco alkyltrimethyl, chlorides
COLLOIDAL GOLD
85793Colloidal Gold is the product obtained by the suspension of gold in water
COLLOIDAL PLATINUM
83652Colloidal Platinum is the product obtained by the suspension of platinum in water
COLLOIDAL SILVER
83140Colloidal Silver is a suspension of silver particles in water prepared by electrolysis or by reduction of soluble silver salts.
Commiphora Gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) Branch/Fruit/Leaf Extract is the extract of the branches, fruit and leaves of Commiphora gileadensi…
Commiphora Gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) Oil is the volatile oil derived from the whole plant, Commiphora gileadensis, Burseraceae.
Commiphora Gileadensis (Balm of Gilead) Sap Extract is the extract of the sap of Commiphora gileadensis, Burseraceae.
Commiphora Tenuipetiolata Gum Extract is the extract of the gum of Commiphora tenuipetiolata, Burseraceae.
Convallaria Majalis Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Convallaria majalis, Asparagaceae.
COPPER USNATE
330321,3-(2H,9bh)-Dibenzofurandione, 2,6-diacetyl-7,9-dihydroxy-8,9b-dimethyl-, copper salt
Coprosma Grandifolia Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Coprosma grandifolia, Rubiaceae.
COPTIS JAPONICA EXTRACT
82814Coptis Japonica Extract is the extract of the whole plant of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae
Coptis Japonica Rhizome Extract is the extract of the rhizome of Coptis japonica, Ranunculaceae
Coriander Sativum Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the dried, ripe fruits of the Coriander, Coriandrum sativum L., Umbelliferae
Coriander Sativum Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Coriander, Coriandrum sativum L., Apiaceae
Cosmos Bipinnatus Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta cells directly isolated from the plant, Cosmos bipinnatus , or …
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.