Ingredient function

HUMECTANT — Cosmetic Ingredient Function

2051 cosmetic ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the HUMECTANT function designation. These ingredients are sourced from the European Commission CosIng inventory and may appear across Annex II–VI records.

Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.

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Ingredients

3-Hydroxybutyric Acid is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:

CAS 625-72-9

3-Lauryl/Tridecylglyceryl Ascorbate is the product obtained by the reaction of Ascorbic Acid with a mixture of the ethers formed between la…

Acacia Seyal Gum is the dried, gummy exudate obtained from Acacia seyal, Fabaceae

Acacia Victoriae Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Acacia victoriae, Fabaceae.

CAS 1542151-07-4

Acanthopanax Senticosus Root is the dried, cut root of the Siberian Ginseng, Acanthopanax senticosus, Araliaceae

CAS 84696-12-8

Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Sap is the sap derived from Acer saccharum, Aceraceae.

Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Sap Extract is the extract of the sap of Acer saccharum, Aceraceae (Sapindaceae).

Acetyl Cyclodextrin is the product obtained by the acetylation of Cyclodextrin

Acetyl hexapeptide-8 is the synthetic peptide consisting of arginine, methionine, and acetylated glutamic acid residues

CAS 616204-22-9

About this function

The HUMECTANT 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.