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

Collagen Powder is the finely ground powder obtained from dehdyrated Collagen.

Collagen Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from Collagen.

Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the seeds of Coriandrum sativum, A…

Crassula Argentea Leaf Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves of Crassula argentea, Crassulaceae.

Crataegus Cuneata Fruit Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground fruit of Crataegus cuneata, Rosaceae

CAS 223748-91-2

Cucumis Melo Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit of Honey Melon, Cucumis melo L., Cucurbitac…

CAS 90063-94-8

Cucumis Melo Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Honey Melon, Cucumis melo L., Cucurbitaceae

CAS 90063-94-8

Cucumis Melo (Melon) Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Cucumis melo, Cucurbitaceae.

Curcuma Zedoaria Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Zedoary, Curcuma zedoaria, Zingiberaceae

CAS 84961-49-9

Cyclodextrin Laurate is the product obtained by the reaction of Cyclodextrin and lauric acid chloride

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.