Ingredient function

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.

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Hydrogenated Starch Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of starch.

CAS 32860-62-1

Hydrolyzed Ananas Sativus Fruit is the hydrolyzate of the fruit of Ananas sativus, Bromeliaceae, derived by acid, enzyme or other method of…

Hydrolyzed Artemisia Vulgaris Leaf is the hydrolysate of the leaves of the Common Mugwort, Artemisia vulgaris L., Asteraceae, derived by ac…

Hydrolyzed Arthrospira Extract is the hydrolysate of Arthrospira Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydrolyzed Clam Body Extract is the extract of the hydrolysate of the body of the clam, Anadara broughtonii derived by acid, enzyme or othe…

Hydrolyzed Cockscomb Extract is the hydrolysate of Cockscomb Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino aci…

CAS 92113-31-0 / 73049-73-7

Syrups, hydrolysed starch. A complex combination obtained by the hydrolysis of cornstarch by the action of acids or enzymes. It consists pr…

CAS 8029-43-4

Hydrolyzed Fish Artery Exract is the hydrolysate of an extract of fish arteries derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.

Hydrolyzed Fish Scale Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of fish scales derived by acid, enzyme, or other method of hydrolysis

Hydrolyzed Fish Scale/Skin Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of fish scales and skin derived by acid, enzyme, or other method of hyd…

Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract is the hydrolysate of Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.

Hydrolyzed Honey is the hydrolysate of honey derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydrolyzed Horse Amnion Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of horse amnion obtained by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.

Hydrolyzed Horse Umbilical Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the umbilical cord of horses derived by acid, enzyme, or other metho…

Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid is the hydrolysate of Hyaluronic Acid derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Hydrolyzed Jellyfish Extract is the hydrolysate of jellyfish derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

Keratins, hydrolyzates. A biological material consisting predominantly of partially hydrolyzed keratin

CAS 69430-36-0

Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed is the hydrolysate of the seeds derived from Linum usitatissimum by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.

Hydrolyzed Nettle Leaf Extract is the hydrolysate of Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis

CAS 84012-40-8

Hydrolyzed Oyster Glycoprotein is the hydrolysate of oyster (Pinctada martensii) glycoproteins derived by acid, enzyme or other method of h…

Hydrolyzed Pea Extract is the hydrolysate of Pisum Sativum, Fabaceae, Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.

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.