Diphylleia Grayi Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Diphylleia grayi, Berberidaceae.
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
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.
DISODIUM UBIQUINONE
55899Disodium Ubiquinone is the disodium salt of Ubiquinone (q.v.)
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:
Dorcoceras Hygrometrica Leaf/Root Extract
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 EXTRACT
85791Ecklonia Kurome Extract is the extract of the alga, Ecklonia kurome
ECKLONIA KUROME POWDER
85787Ecklonia Kurome Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground alga, Ecklonia kurome
EEL EXTRACT
95880Eel 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.
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,…
Endomyces/Sodium Hyaluronate Ferment Filtrate is the filtrate obtained from the fermentation of Sodium Hyaluronate by the microorganism, En…
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…
ESCHERICHIA COLI PROTEIN
cosing-live-104293Escherichia Coli Protein is the protein derived from Escherichia coli.
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.
ETHYL MORINGATE
cosing-live-105136Ethyl Moringate is the product of the transesterification of Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil and Alcohol.
ETHYL SORBOSIDE
cosing-live-99994Ethyl Sorboside is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
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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.