Endomyces/Sodium Hyaluronate Ferment Filtrate is the filtrate obtained from the fermentation of Sodium Hyaluronate by the microorganism, En…
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
ENTEROCOCCUS FAECALIS
92126Enterococcus Faecalis is the bacteria, Enterococcus faecalis, Enterococcaceae.
ENTEROCOCCUS FAECIUM/LACTOBACILLUS/SALIX PURPUREA BARK/LEAF/STEM/WOOD/ASCORBIC ACID/ GLUCONOLACTONE…
94644Enterococcus Faecium/Lactobacillus/Salix Purpurea Bark/Leaf/Stem/Wood/Ascorbic Acid/ Gluconolactone Ferment Extract Filtrate is a filtrate …
Enteromorpha Prolifera Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the alga, Enteromorpha prolifera.
Enteromorpha Prolifera/Sargassum Horneri Extract is the extract of the algae Enteromorpha prolifera and Sargassum horneri.
Epilobium Parviflorum Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Epilobium parviflorum, Onagraceae
Epiphyllum Oxypetalum Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Epiphyllum oxypetalum grown in culture, Cactaceae.
EQUISETUM ARVENSE POWDER
88687Equisetum Arvense Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground whole plant of the Horsetail, Equisetum arvense L., Equisetaceae
Equisetum Arvense/(Arnica Montana/Chamomilla Recutita) Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Arnica montana and Chamomilla recuti…
Eremophila Longifolia Seed Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the seeds of Eremophila longifolia, Scrophulariaceae.
Erigeron Annuus Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Erigeron annuus, Asteraceae.
Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of the Loquat, Eriobotrya japonica, Rosaceae
Eriophorum Scheuchzeri Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Eriophorum scheuchzeri grown in culture, Cyperaceae.
Erythrina Variegata Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the flowers of Erythrina variegata L., Fabac…
ETHOXYDIGLYCOL
338022-(2-Ethoxyethoxy)ethanol; Carbitol; Diethylene glycol monoethyl ether; DEGEE
Ethyl Carbazido Hyaluronate Acetyl Hexapeptide-8 is the product obtained by the reaction of ethyl carbazido hyaluronate and Acetyl Hexapep…
Ethyl Carbazido Hyaluronate rh-Polypeptide-3 is the product obtained by the reaction of ethyl carbazido hyaluronate and rh-Polypeptide-3.
Ethyl Carbazido Hyaluronate rh-Polypeptide-7 is the product obtained by the reaction of ethyl carbazido hyaluronate with rh-Polypeptide-7.
2-Ethylhexyl 12-(12-hydroxyoctadecanoyloxy)octadecanoate
ETTLIA TEXENSIS OIL
96707Ettlia Texensis Oil is the oil expressed from the alga, Ettlia texensis grown in culture.
Eugenia Caroyphyllus Leaf Extract is an extract obtained from the leaves of the Clove, Eugenia caryophyllus, Myrtaceae
EUGLENA GRACILIS LIPIDS
97997Euglena Gracilis Lipids are the lipids derived from the cells of Euglena gracilis grown in culture.
Eupatorium Lindleyanum Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Eupatorium lindleyanum, Asteraceae
Euphorbia Supina Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Euphorbia supina, Euphorbiaceae.
Excoecaria Formosana Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Excoecaria formosana, Euphorbiaceae.
FERMENTED VEGETABLE
33924Fermented Vegetable is the end product of the partial fermentation of a mixture of cane sugar, cane molasses carbohydrates and vegetable pr…
Fervidobacterium Islandicum/Chicken Feather Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the feathers of t…
Ficus Awkeotsang Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Ficus awkeotsang, Moraceae
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Fig, Ficus carica L., Moraceae
Ficus Erecta Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Ficus erecta., Moraceae.
Ficus Pumila Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Ficus pumila L., Moraceae
Ficus Simplicissima Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Ficus simplicissima, Moraceae
Fish Collagen/Glycoproteins is a complex of Collagen and Glycoproteins isolated from the cartilage of fish.
Fish Vitreous Humor Extract is the extract of the vitreous humor derived from tuna.
Flavocetraria Nivalis Extract is the extract of the alga, Flavocetraria nivalis.
Flindersia Acuminata Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Flindersia acuminata, Rutaceae
Foeniculum Vulgare Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of the Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, Umbelliferae
Fossiliferous Limestone Powder is the powder obtained from finely, ground limestone which contains skeletal fragments of various marine org…
Fragaria Ananassa/Nilgerrensis Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of the hybrid formed by crossing Fragaria x ananassa with Fragaria…
FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES
85219Fructooligosaccharides are oligosaccharides produced enzymatically from sugar beets and consist chiefly of kestose, nystose and fructosyl n…
Fusanus Acuminatus Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Fusanus acuminatus.
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.