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
Octadecanamide, N,N'-1,6-Hexanediylbis[12-Hydroxy-
HEXAPEPTIDE-10
56376Hexapeptide-10 is a synthetic peptide containing Alanine, Isoleucine, Lysine, Serine and Valine residues
HEXETH-4 CARBOXYLIC ACID
76446Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-carboxymethyl-.omega.-hexyloxy- (3 mol EO average molar ratio)
Hibbertia Scandens Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Hibbertia scandens, Dilleniaceae.
HIBISCUS HAMABO EXTRACT
96191Hibiscus Hamabo Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hibiscus hamabo, Malvaceae.
Hibiscus Rosa Sinensis Extract is an extract of the flowers the Chinese hibiscus, Hibiscus rosa sinensis L., Malvaceae
Hippophae Rhamnoides Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Hippophae rhamnoides grown in culture, Elaeagnaceae.
Hippophae Rhamnoides Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of Hippophae rhamnoides, Elaeagnaceae.
Hordeum Vulgare Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the leaves of the Barley, Hordeum vulgare L., Graminae
Hordeum Vulgare Sprout Extract is the extract of the sprouts of Hordeum vulgare, Graminae.
Horse Adipose Stromal Cell Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of stromal cells from the adipose tissue isolated fr…
Houttuynia Cordata Flower/Leaf Extract is the extract of the flowers and leaves of Houttuynia cordata, Saururaceae.
Houttuynia Cordata Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Houttuynia cordata.
Human Amniotic Fluid Induced Pluripotent Cell Culture Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of induced pluripotent ce…
Human Blood/Fibroblast Induced Pluripotent Cell Culture Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of induced pluripotent …
Human Bone Marrow Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is the extract of the growth media removed from cultures of human bone marrow stem ce…
Human Embryonic Induced Skin Pluripotent Cell Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of induced pluripotent cells isol…
Human Embryonic Stem Cell Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of human embryonic stem cells after several days of g…
Human Fibroblast Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of human fibroblasts after several days of growth. The startin…
Human Fibroblast Extra Cellular Matrix Powder is the dried, ground powder derived from the extracellular matrix isolated from human fibrobl…
Human Fibroblast Induced Pluripotent Cell Culture Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of induced pluripotent cells …
Human Fibroblast Induced Pluripotent Cell Extract is the extract of induced pluripotent stem cells generated from human fibroblasts.
Human Mononuclear Cell Induced Pluripotent Cell Lysate is the product obtained by the lysis of induced pluripotent cells derived from human…
Human Stem Cell Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of human stem cells after several days of growth. The starting …
Human Tooth Pulp Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is the extract of the growth media removed from cultures of human tooth pulp stem cell…
Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of human umbilical mesenchymal stem cells…
Human Umbilical Mesenchymal Stem Cell Conditioned Media Extract is the extract of the growth media removed from cultures of human umbilical…
Human Umbilical Serum Extract is the extract of the serum derived from human umbilical cord
Human Urine Derived Induced Pluripotent Cell Culture Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of induced pluripotent cel…
Human Urine Derived Stem Cell Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of human urine derived stem cells after several d…
Hyaluronic Acid/Polyglutamic Acid Crosspolymer is a copolymer of Hyaluronic Acid and Polyglutamic Acid that is crosslinked by Lysine using …
Hydrangea Paniculata Flower/Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit and flowers of Hydrangea paniculata, Saxifragaceae
Hydrogenated Camellia Japonica Seed Oil is the end product of controlled hydrogenation of Camellia Japonica Seed Oil.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Adipic Acid Copolymer is the copolymer formed by the reaction of Hydrogenated Castor Oil with Adipic Acid.
Hydrogenated Castor Oil/Sebacic Acid Copolymer Caprate/Caprylate is a copolymer of Hydrogenated Castor Oil and Sebacic Acid esterified with…
Hydrogenated Panax Ginseng Root Oil is the end product of controlled hydrogenation of the roots of Panax Ginseng Root Oil, Araliaceae.
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.