Abies Homolepis Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Abies homolepis, Pinaceae.
Ingredient function
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ASTRINGENT
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
534 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the ASTRINGENT function designation.
Ingredients with the ASTRINGENT function
Abies Veitchii Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Abies veitchii, Pinaceae.
ACACIA DECURRENS EXTRACT
74140Acacia Decurrens Extract is an extract of the sprouts of the acacia, Acacia decurrens, Leguminosae
CAS 98903-76-5
Acacia Farnesiana Flower/Stem Extract is an extract of the flowers and stems of the Cassia Flower Tree, Acacia farnesiana L., Leguminosae
CAS 89958-31-6
ACACIA FARNESIANA GUM
74141Acacia Farnesiana Gum is a plant material derived from the dried, gummy exudate of the Cassia Flower Tree, Acacia farnesiana L., Leguminosae
CAS 9001-01-5
Acacia Saligna Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Acacia saligna, Fabaceae
Acorus Gramineus Root/Stem/Luffa Cylindrica Fruit/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is the extract of the roots and stems of Acorus gramineus,…
Adiantum Capillus Veneris leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Maiden Hair Fern, Adiantum capillus veneris L., Polypodiaceae
CAS 84649-72-9
ADIANTUM PEDATUM EXTRACT
31374Adiantum Pedatum Extract is an extract of the leaves of the fern, Adiantum pedatum L., Polypodiaceae
CAS 165800-54-4
Aesculus Chinensis Extract is an extract of the herb of Aesculus chinensis, Hippocastanaceae
Aesculus Hippocastanum Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum L., Hippocastanaceae
CAS 8053-39-2
Aesculus Hippocastanum Extract is the extract of the Horse Chestnut, Aesculus hippocastanum L., Hippocastanaceae
CAS 8053-39-2
AGASTACHE RUGOSA EXTRACT
82704Agastache Rugosa Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Korean-Mint, Agastachye rugosa, Lamiaceae
CAS 91770-93-3
Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaf of the bluE agave, Agave Tequilana, Agavaceae
Agrimonia Eupatoria Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Agrimonia eupatoria L., Rosaceae
CAS 84775-40-6
Agrimonia Eupatoria Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Agrimony, Agrimonia eupatoria L., Rosaceae
CAS 84775-40-6
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract is the extract of the lady's mantle, Alchemilla vulgaris L., Rosaceae
CAS 84695-94-3
Alchemilla Vulgaris Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of Alchemilla vulgaris, Rosaceae.
CAS 84695-94-3
Alchemilla Vulgaris Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Lady's Mantle, Alchemilla vulgaris L., Rosaceae
CAS 84695-94-3
Alchornea Cordifolia Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Alchornea cordifolia, Euphorbiaceae
ALCOHOL DENAT.
74174Alcohol Denat. is ethyl alcohol that is denatured with one or more denaturing agents in accordance with the national legislation of each Eu…
CAS 64-17-5
Aleurites Moluccanus Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Aleurites moluccanus, Euphorbiaceae
ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDREX
54318Aluminum Chlorohydroxy Propylene Glycol Complexes
CAS 53026-85-0 / 68953-68-4
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, reaction products with aluminium chloride hydroxide (Al2Cl(OH)5)
CAS 242812-76-6
ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDREX PG
742021,2-Propanediol, reaction products with aluminium chloride hydroxide (Al2Cl(OH)5)
CAS 245090-52-2
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, reaction products with aluminium chloride hydroxide (AlCl(OH)2)
CAS 242812-79-9
1,2-Propanediol, reaction products with aluminium chloride hydroxide (AlCl(OH)2)
CAS 245090-53-3
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, reaction products with aluminium chloride hydroxide (Al2Cl1.5(OH)4.5)
CAS 242812-86-8
1,2-Propanediol, reaction products with aluminium chloride hydroxide (Al2Cl1.5(OH)4.5)
CAS 245090-60-2
Octaaluminium zirconium octachloride icosahydroxide
CAS 98106-55-9III/50
Complex reaction product obtained from the reaction of aluminium zirconium octachlorohydrate (Al8Zr(OH)20Cl8.xH2O) and glycine
CAS 174514-58-0III/50
How the ASTRINGENT function is used in CosIng
The ASTRINGENT function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 534 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.
Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.
Frequently asked questions
The ASTRINGENT function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 534 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.
Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the ASTRINGENT function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.
Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.
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