Dihydroquercetin Dithiolanepentyl Ether is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
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.
Ingredients
Dihydroquercetin Tetracaprylate is the tetraester of Caprylic Acid and Dihydroquercetin.
2',3'-Dihydroxy-4',6'-dimethoxychalcone,2-Propen-1-one, 1-(2,3-dihydroxy-4,6-dimethoxyphenyl)-3-phenyl-, (2E)-
Dihydroxyisopropyl Palmoylpalmamide is the substituted amide formed by the reaction of a palm oil ketone dimer with 2-amino-1,3-propanediol
DIHYDROXYPROPYL ARGININE
94649Arginine, N2-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-, monohydrochloride
DIHYDROXYPROPYL CYSTINE
95088Dihydroxypropyl Cystine is the organic compound that conforms to the formula: Where R is either H or glycerin.
Dihydroxypropyl PG-Glucoside is the product formed by the condensation of glycerin with glucose
DIISONONYL ETHER
82960Diisotridecyl Lauroyl Glutamate is a mixture of mono- and diesters of isostearyl alcohol and Lauroyl Glutamic Acid
Dilauroyl 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate is the diester of lauric acid and 3-Glyceryl Ascorbate
Dimethicone/Divinyldimethicone/Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer is a crosslinked copolymer of Dimethicone, Divinyldimethicone and silsesquioxane…
Octadecanamide, N,N'-[1,3-Cyclohexanediylbis(methylene)]bis[12-hydroxy-
Dimethylsilanol Hyaluronate is the ester of dimethylsilanol and hyaluronic acid.
Dimyristoyl Glyceryl Ascorbate is the diester produced by the reaction of myristic acid with Glyceryl Ascorbate
Dioscorea Panthaica Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Dioscorea panthaica, Dioscoreaceae
Diospyros Kaki Calyx Extract is the extract of the calyxes of the kaki/Persimmon, Diospypros kaki L., Ebenaceae
Diospyros Lotus Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Diospyros lotus, Ebenaceae.
2,2'-(Oxybismethylene)bis[2-hydroxymethyl-1,3-propanediol], tetraester with 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid homopolymer and docosanoic acid
DIPEPTIDE-9
85451Dipeptide-9 is a synthetic peptide consisting of glutamic acid and lysine
DIPHYLLEIA GRAYI EXTRACT
95919Diphylleia Grayi Extract is the extract of the whole plant Diphylleia grayi, Berberidaceae.
Diphylleia Grayi Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Diphylleia grayi, Berberidaceae.
Diplazium Sibiricum Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Diplazium sibiricum, Athyriaceae.
.alpha.-d-Glucopyranosiduronic acid, (3.beta.,20.beta.)-20-carboxy-11-oxo-30-norolean-12-en-3-yl 2-O-.beta.-d-glucopyranuronosyl-, dipotass…
Dipterocarpus Intricatus Extract is the extract of the whole plant Dipterocarpus intricatus, Dipterocarpaceae.
Dipteryx Alata Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Dipteryx alata, Fabaceae.
Distearoyl Glyceryl Ascorbate is the diester produced by the reaction of stearic acid with Glyceryl Ascorbate
Dodecenyl Stearylsuccinamide is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Dracocephalum Nutans Flower/Leaf/Stem Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the flowers, leaves and stems of …
Duabanga Grandiflora Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Duabanga grandiflora, Lythraceae
Dunaliella Bardawil Extract is an extract of the Alga, Dunaliella bardawil, Dunaliellaceae
Durvillaea Potatorum Extract is the extract of the alga Durvillaea potatorum.
EARTHWORM SECRETION
90331Earthworm Secretion is the secretion obtained from the earthworm, Lumbricus rubellus.
Echeveria Secunda Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Echeveria secunda, Crassulaceae.
Echinacea Purpurea Adventitious Root are the adventitious roots of Echinacea purpurea, Asteraceae.
ECKLONIA KUROME POWDER
85787Ecklonia Kurome Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground alga, Ecklonia kurome
Elaeagnus Mollis Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Elaeagnus mollis.
Elephantopus Mollis Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Elephantopus mollis, Asteraceae
Eleutherococcus Nodiflorus Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Eleutherococcus nodiflorus, Araliaceae.
Emblica Officinalis Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Emblica officinalis.
Endomyces/Bitter Cherry Juice Ferment Filtrate is the filtrate obtained from the fermentation of Prunus Cerasus Juice by the microorganism,…
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.