Davidsonia Jerseyana Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Davidsonia jerseyana, Cunoniaceae.
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
Davidsonia Jerseyana Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Davidsonia jerseyana, Cunoniaceae.
Davidsonia Pruriens Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Davidsonia pruriens, Cunoniaceae
Decacarboxymethyl Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-67 is the product obtained by the reaction of palmitoyl chloride with Pentapeptide-67 in which the…
DEER BLOOD
90238Deer Blood is the dried blood obtained from deer.
Defined Cell Culture Media 17 is a cell culture phase consisting of: Adenosine, Alanine, Aminobutyric Acid, Arginine HCl, Ascorbic Acid, As…
Dendrobium Candidum Callus is the callus of Dendrobium candidum (Orchidaceae) grown in culture.
Dendrobium Candidum Callus Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground callus of Dendrobium candidum (Orchidaceae) grown in cultur…
Dendrobium Candidum Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of Dendrobium candidum, Orchidaceae.
Dendrobium Loddigesii Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Dendrobium loddigesii, Orchidaceae.
Dendropanax Morbiferus Adventitious Root Extract is the extract of the adventitious roots of Dendropanax morbiferus grown in culture, Arali…
DEOXYCHOLIC ACID
96868(4R)-4-[(1R,3aS,3bR,5aR,7R,9aS,9bS,11S,11aR)-7,11-dihydroxy-9a,11a-dimethyl-hexadecahydro-1H-cyclopenta[a]phenanthren-1-yl]pentanoic acid (…
DEOXYGLUTAMYL FRUCTOSE
557281-Deoxy-1-(1,3-dicarboxypropyl)aminofructose
DERBESIA MARINA EXTRACT
96453Derbesia Marina Extract is the extract of the alga Derbesia marina, Derbesiaceae.
DERMACOCCUS PROFUNDI LYSATE EXTRACT
cosing-live-99749Dermacoccus Profundi Lysate Extract is the extract of the lysed cells derived from Dermacoccus profundi.
Desmarestia Tabacoides Extract is the extract of the alga Desmarestia tabacoides.
Deutzia Gracilis Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Deutzia gracilis.
diammonium [N,N-bis[2-[bis(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]glycinato(5-)]ferrate(2-)
Dianthus Chinensis Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Dianthus chinensis L., Caryophyllaceae
Dicaffeoyl Lysyl Hexapeptide-65 is the synthetic peptide that conforms to the formula:
Dicentra Spectabilis Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Dicentra spectabilis (L.), Fumariaceae
Dictyophora Indusiata Fruiting Body Extract is the extract of the fruiting body of the mushroom, Dictyophora indusiata
DIGLYCERETH-7 MALATE
55853Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.,.alpha.',.alpha.'-1,2,3-propanetriyltris-.omega.-hydroxy-(7 mol EO average molar ratio), 2-hydroxyethane-…
[2-(2-Hydroxyethoxy)ethyl]-guanidine butanedionate [2:1]
Dihydroquercetin Dithiolanepentyl Ether is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Taxifolin Pentacaprylate
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
DIHYDROXYPROPYL PROLINE
cosing-live-99715Dihydroxypropyl Proline is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
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.
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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.