Citrus Unshiu Fruit/Sucrose Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the spontaneous fermentation of the fruit of Citrus u…
HUMECTANT
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Definition provenance: European Commission CosIng ingredient-function terminology.
2189 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the HUMECTANT function designation.
Ingredients with the HUMECTANT function
Citrus Unshiu Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae.
Cladosiphon Novae-Caledoniae Extract is an extract obtained from the Alga, Cladosiphon Novae-Caledoniae
Cladosiphon Novae-Caledoniae Polysaccharide is the polysaccharide fraction isolated from the alga, Cladosiphon novae-caledoniae
Clausena Lansium Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Clausena lansium, Rutaceae
CLAY MINERALS
82849Clay Minerals are various minerals isolated from clay
Cleyera Japonica Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Cleyera japonica, Pentaphylacaceae.
Cnidium Monnieri Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of Cnidium monnieri, Apiaceae
COBALT DNA
55398Cobalt DNA is the cobalt salt of DNA (q.v.)
Cobetia Marina Glycosaminoglycans are the Glycosaminoglycans (q.v.) derived from the microorganism, Cobetia marina, Halomonadaceae.
COCAMIDE DEA SESQUI
94852Cocamide DEA Sesqui (Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate) is the mixture of the mono- and diesters formed by the reaction of Cocamide DEA and Coco…
COCAMIDE DEA SESQUI(COCOYL METHYL BETA-ALANINATE)
cosing-live-94852Cocamide DEA Sesqui (Cocoyl Methyl Beta-Alaninate) is the mixture of the mono- and diesters formed by the reaction of Cocamide DEA and Coco…
Cochlearia Groenlandica Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Cochlearia groenlandica grown in culture, Brassicaceae.
Coconut Oil Aminopropanediol Amides/Esters is the complex mixture of esters and amides obtained by the reaction of Cocos Nucifera (Coconut)…
Coconut Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil and Ethyl Ferulate.
Cocos Nucifera Flower Extract is the extract from the flowers of Cocos nucifera, Arecaceae.
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice is the liquid expressed from the fruit of the Coconut, Cocos nucifera L., Palmaceae
Codium Fragile/Enteromorpha Compressa Leaf Extract is the extract of the alga, Codium fragile , and the leaves of Enteromorpha compressa.
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Bran Oil is the oil expressed from the bran of Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen, Poaceae.
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen.
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed/Pueraria Lobata Root/Ganoderma Lucidum Extract is the extract of the seeds of Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen, the…
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Shell Extract is an extract of the shell of Job's Tears, Coix lacryma-jobi L. var. ma-yuen, Poaceae
Coleus Forskohlii Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Coleus Forskohlii
Coleus Scutellarioides Leaf/Stem Extract is an extract of the leaves and stems of Coleus scutellarioides, Lamiaceae
COLLAGEN POWDER
98452Collagen Powder is the finely ground powder obtained from dehdyrated Collagen.
COLLAGEN WATER
96015Collagen Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from Collagen.
Colloidal Gold/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder is the dried, ground leaves of Camellia sinensis in which the plant was previously cultivated …
Colloidal Oatmeal Extract is the extract of Colloidal Oatmeal
COLWELLIA MARINIMANIAE FERMENT FILTRATE
cosing-live-99678Colwellia Marinimaniae Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of a growth media by the microorganism, C…
Comanthosphace Stellipila Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Comanthosphace stellipila, Laminaceae.
Commelina communis Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Commelina communis, Commelinaceae.
Commelina Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of Commelina communis L., Commelinaceae
Convolvulus Arvensis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is an extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of the Small With-Weed, Convolvulus arvensis L…
N-Acetyl-dl-tyrosine, reaction products with methylsilanol, copper salts
COPPER PCA
75479L-Proline, 5-oxo-, copper salt (2:1)
COPPER PCA METHYLSILANOL
330305-Oxo-L-proline, reaction products with methylsilanol, copper salts
Cordyceps Militaris Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Cordyceps militaris.
Cordyceps Sinensis Extract is an extract of Cordyceps sinensis
Coreopsis Basalis Extract is the extract of the whole plant Coreopsis basalis, Asteraceae.
Coriandrum Sativum (Coriander) Seed Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the seeds of Coriandrum sativum, A…
Coriolus Versicolor Extract is the extract of the fruiting body of the mushroom, Coriolus versicolor
Cornus Controversa Wood Extract is the extract of the wood of Cornus controversa, Cornaceae
Cornus Officinalis Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Cornus officinalis, Cornaceae.
Cortusa Matthioli Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of Cortusa matthioli, Primulaceae.
Corynanthe Yohimbe Bark Extract is an extract of the bark Corynanthe yohimbe, Rubiaceae
Cotinus Coggygria Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Cotinus coggygria, Anacardiaceae.
COW COLOSTRUM EXTRACT
97973Cow Colostrum Extract is the extract of Colostrum derived from cow.
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
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How the HUMECTANT function is used in CosIng
The HUMECTANT function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 2189 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
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.