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
Draba Alpina Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Draba alpine, Brassicaceae.
Dracocephalum Foetidum Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of Dracocephalum foetidum, Lamiaceae.
Dracocephalum Moldavica Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant, Dracocephalum moldavica, Lamiaceae.
Dryas Octopetala Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Dryas octopetala, Rosaceae.
Elettaria Cardamomum Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Elettaria cardamomum, Zingiberaceae.
Empetrum Nigrum Flower/Fruit/Leaf Extract is the extract of the flowers, fruits and leaves of Empetrum nigrum L., Empetraceae
Empetrum Nigrum Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Empetrum nigrum L., Empetraceae
Enterococcus Faecalis Ferment is the product of the fermentation of Enterococcus faecalis
Epigallocatechin Gallate Safflowerate is the product obtained by the esterification of Epigallocatechin Gallate and Safflower Acid.
Epimedium Koreanum Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Epimedium koreanum, Berberidaceae
Eremochloa Ophiuroides Extract is the extract of the whole plant Eremochloa ophiuroides, Poaceae
Eriophorum Scheuchzeri Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Eriophorum scheuchzeri grown in culture, Cyperaceae.
Pentanoic acid, 5-amino-4-oxo-, ethyl ester, hydrochloride (1:1)
ETHYL TRAVOPROSTAMIDE
929055-Heptenamide, 7-[(1R,2R,3R,5S)-3,5-Dihydroxy-2-[(1E,3R)-3-Hydroxy-4-[3-(Trifluoromethyl)Phenoxy]-1-buten-1-yl]Cyclopentyl]-N-Ethyl-, (5Z)-…
4,7-Methano-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione, 2-(2-ethylhexyl)-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro
Eugenia Caryophyllus (Clove) Bud Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the buds of Eugenia caryophyllus, Myr…
Eugenia Uniflora Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Eugenia uniflora L., Myrtaceae
Euphorbia Jolkinii Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Euphorbia jolkinii, Euphorbiaceae.
Euphorbia Pulcherrima Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Euphorbia pulcherrima, Euphorbiaceae.
Euphorbia Supina Extract is the extract of the stems from Euphorbia supina, Euphorbiaceae. If succulent species, Annex II CITES autorisati…
Euphrasia Officinalis Extract is an extract of the aerial parts of the Eye Bright, Euphrasia officinalis L., Scrophulariaceae
FERROUS AMMONIUM SULFATE
83762Sulfuric acid, ammonium iron(2+) salt (2:2:1); Diammonium iron bis(sulphate)
"Galbanum Gum Extract". Ferula Galbaniflua Gum Extract is an extract of the gum of the Galbanum, Ferula galbaniflua, Apiaceae
"Galbanum Oil". Ferula Galbaniflua Resin Oil is the essential oil obtained from the resin of the Galbanum, Ferula galbaniflua, Apiaceae
Ficus Religiosa Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of Ficus religiosa, Moraceae.
FULLERENES
56300Fullerenes is a class of carbon molecules characterized by an icosohedron structure (Fullerene C60)
GALANGAL ACETATE
899201'-Acetoxychavicol acetate,Benzenemethanol, 4-(acetyloxy)-a-ethenyl-, acetate
Galenia Africana Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Galenia africana, Aizoaceae.
Galla Rhois Gallnut Extract is the extract of the gallnut of Galla rhois
GERANYLGERANIOL
957252,6,10,14-Hexadecatetraen-1-ol, 3,7,11,15-tetramethyl-, (2E,6E,10E)-
Ginkgo Biloba Meristem Cell are the cultured meristem cells isolated from Ginkgo biloba,Ginkgoaceae.
Ginkgo Biloba Meristem Cell Culture Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of meristem cells isolated from Ginkgo bilo…
GINKGO LEAF TERPENOIDS
56177Ginkgo Leaf Terpenoids is a mixture of terpenoids isolated from the leaves of Ginkgo biloba consisting chiefly of ginkgolide A, ginkgolide …
Gloiopeltis Tenax Extract is the extract of the alga, Gloiopeltis tenax.
Glutamyl Methylsulfonyl Fluorophenylhydrazide is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Glycine Max (Soybean) Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Glycine max grown in culture.
Glycine Max (Soybean) Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta cells directly isolated from the plant Glycine max or grown…
Gynostemma Pentaphyllum Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Gynostemma pentaphyllum grown in culture.
Haberlea Rhodopensis Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Haberlea rhodopensis grown in culture.
HEDERA HELIX EXTRACT
34230Hedera Helix Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Ivy, Hedera helix L., Araliaceae
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.