Crataegus Dahurica Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Crataegus dahurica, Rosaceae.
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
Crosslinked Bacillus/Glucose/Sodium Glutamate Ferment is the product of the fermentation of Glucose and Sodium Glutamate by the microorgani…
CROTALARIA JUNCEA FLOWER EXTRACT
cosing-live-104622Crotalaria Juncea Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Crotalaria juncea.
Cryptomeria Japonica Bark Ferment Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the spontaneous fermentation of the bark of Cryptomeria…
Cryptomeria Japonica Branch/Leaf Extract is the extract of the branches and leaves of Cryptomeria japonica, Cupressaceae.
Cryptomeria Japonica Leaf Extract is an extract of the Japanese Cedar, Cryptomeria japonica (L.), Taxodiaceae
CUCUMIS MELO FRUIT WATER
55598Cucumis Melo Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit of Honey Melon, Cucumis melo L., Cucurbitac…
Cucumis Melo Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Honey Melon, Cucumis melo L., Cucurbitaceae
CUCUMIS MELO SEED OIL
94105Cucumis Melo (Melon) Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Cucumis melo, Cucurbitaceae.
Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Phtyoplacenta Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the phytoplacenta of Cucumis sativus, Cucurbitaceae.
CUCURBITA MAXIMA FRUIT
97227Cucurbita Maxima Fruit is the fruit of Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbitaceae.
Cucurbita Maxima Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta cells directly isolated from the plant Cucurbita maxima or grown…
Cucurbita Maxima Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbitaceae.
Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta cells directly isolated from Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) , …
Curcuma Aromatica Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Curcuma aromatica, Zingiberaceae
Curcuma Zedoaria Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Zedoary, Curcuma zedoaria, Zingiberaceae
CYATHEA MEDULLARIS LEAF
cosing-live-101998Cyathea Medullaris Leaf are the fronds (leaves) of Cyathea medullaris.
Cyclocarya Paliurus Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Cyclocarya paliurus, Juglandaceae.
CYCLODEXTRIN LAURATE
55545Cyclodextrin Laurate is the product obtained by the reaction of Cyclodextrin and lauric acid chloride
Pyrrolo[1,2-a]pyrazine-1,4-dione, hexahydro-7-hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)-, (3S,7R,8aS)-,(3S,7R,8aS)-Hexahydro-7-hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)pyr…
Cyclopia Genistoides Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of Cyclopia genistoides (L.), Fabaceae
Cyclopia Intermedia Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Cyclopia intermedia, Leguminosae
Cyclopia Subternata Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of Cyclopia subternata, Fabaceae
Cymbidium Erythraeum Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Cymbidium erythraeum
Cymbidium Goeringii Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Cymbidium goeringii, Orchidaceae
Cymbidium Grandiflorum Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Cymbidium grandiflorum, Orchidaceae
Cymbidium Sinense Extract is the extract of the whole plant Cymbidium sinense, Orchidaceae.
Cymbopogon Citratus Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of the Lemon Grass, Cymbopogon citratus, Poaceae
Cynanchum Paniculatum Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Cynanchum paniculatum.
Cynara Scolymus (Artichoke) Leaf/Root Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves and roots of Cynara scolymus.
Cynomorium Coccineum Extract is an extract of the plant Cynomorium coccineum L., Balanophoraceae
CYPERUS DIFFORMIS EXTRACT
cosing-live-105313Cyperus Difformis Extract is the extract of the whole plant of Cyperus difformis.
CYPERUS MICROIRIA EXTRACT
cosing-live-105307Cyperus Microiria Extract is the extract of the whole plant of Cyperus microiria.
Cyrtopodium Cardiochilum Pseudobulb Extract is the extract of the pseudobulb of Cyrtopodium cardiochilum, Orchidaceae.
Cystoseira Compressa Powder is the dried, ground powder obtained from the alga, Cytoseira compressa, Fucaceae.
Daedalea Dickinsii Mycelium Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of an extract of the mycelium of Daedalea dickinsii, Fomitopsidaceae.
Daedalea Dickinsii Mycelium Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the mycelium of Daedalea dickinsi…
DAEDALEA DICKINSII/HYDROLYZED SALMON OVARY MEMBRANE EXTRACT/SOLUBLE COLLAGEN/SODIUM HYALURONATE FER…
98334Daedalea Dickinsii/Hydrolyzed Salmon Ovary Membrane Extract/Soluble Collagen/Sodium Hyaluronate Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the produ…
Daedalea Dickinsii/Sodium Hyauronate Ferment Filtrate is the filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Sodium Hyaluronate by …
Damnacanthus Major Adventitious Root Extract is the extract of the adventitious roots of Damnacanthus major grown in culture,
Damnacanthus Major Callus is the callus of Damnacanthus major, Rubiaceae, grown in culture.
Damnacanthus Major Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Damnacanthus major grown in culture, Rubiaceae.
Damnacanthus Major Extract is the extract of the whole plant Damnacanthus major, Rubiaceae.
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Daucus carota sativa, Apiaceae.
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Juice is the juice expressed from the roots of Daucus carota sativa (carrot), Apiaceae.
Daucus Carota sATIVA Root Protoplasts are the protoplasts obtained from the roots of the carrot, Daucus carota L., Apiaceae
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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.