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

2',3'-Dihydroxy-4',6'-dimethoxychalcone,2-Propen-1-one, 1-(2,3-dihydroxy-4,6-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-phenyl-, (2E)-

CAS 227098-46-6

Dihydroxypropyl Cystine is the organic compound that conforms to the formula: Where R is either H or glycerin.

Diospyros Kaki Calyx Extract is the extract of the calyxes of the kaki/Persimmon, Diospypros kaki L., Ebenaceae

CAS 91721-74-3

Dipeptide-9 is a synthetic peptide consisting of glutamic acid and lysine

CAS 17105-15-6

.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotass…

CAS 68797-35-3

Earthworm Secretion is the secretion obtained from the earthworm, Lumbricus rubellus.

Ecklonia Kurome Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground alga, Ecklonia kurome

Eel Extract is the extract obtained from the Japanese eel Anguilla japonica.

Elaeagnus Mollis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Elaeagnus mollis.

CAS 1080020-46-7

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.