2-Ethylhexyl 6-benzyl-2,5-dioxopiperazin-3-ylacetate
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
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 JAPONICUM FLOWER EXTRACT
cosing-live-101968Eupatorium Japonicum Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Eupatorium japonicum.
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…
FERTILIZED ROE EXTRACT
97031Fertilized Roe Extract is the extract of fertilized roe.
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
FOMITOPSIS PINICOLA EXTRACT
cosing-live-104625Fomitopsis Pinicola Extract is the extract of the mushroom, Fomitopsis pinicola.
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…
FROG FAT EXTRACT
96692Frog Fat Extract is the extract of frog fat.
FRUCTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES
85219Fructooligosaccharides are oligosaccharides produced enzymatically from sugar beets and consist chiefly of kestose, nystose and fructosyl n…
FURFURALMETHYL CITRATE
cosing-live-100900Furfuralmethyl Citrate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Fusanus Acuminatus Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Fusanus acuminatus.
Galactomyces Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the microorganism Galactomyces
Galactomyces/Milk Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Milk by the microorganism, Galactomyces.
Galactomyces/Phellinus Linteus Extract Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Phellinus Linteus Extr…
Galactomyces/Soymilk Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Soymilk by the microorganism, Galactomyc…
GALACTOOLIGOSACCHARIDES
94387GOS
Galloyl Dipeptide-50 Amide is the product obtained by the reaction of Gallic Acid and Dipeptide-50 in which the C-terminus is an amide.
Galloyl Dipeptide-8 Amide is the product obtained by the reaction of Gallic Acid and Dipeptide-8 in which the C-terminus is an amide.
Ganoderma Amboinense Extract is the extract of the fruiting body of the Mushroom, Ganoderma amboinense
Ganoderma Amboinense Fruiting Body Extract is the extract of the fruiting body of the musroom Ganoderma amboinense
Ganoderma Lucidum Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Ganoderma lucidum, Polyporaceae.
Ganoderma Lucidum Fruiting Body Extract is the extract of the fruiting body of the Mushroom, Ganoderma luciderm, Polyporaceae
Ganoderma Lucidum Mycelium/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of the extract of the product obtained by the fermenta…
Ganoderma Lucidum Stem Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground stems of the mushroom, Ganoderma lucidum, Polyporaceae.
Ganoderma Lucidum/Platycodon Grandiflorus Root Ferment Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of the extract of the product obtained by the ferment…
Garcinia Indica Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Garcinia indica, Clusiaceae
GARCINIA MANGOSTANA LEAF POWDER
cosing-live-99605Garcinia Mangostana Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of Garcinia mangostana.
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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.