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
Hydrogenated Starch Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the controlled hydrogenation of starch.
Hydrolyzed Agave Tequilana Stem Extract is the hydrolysate of the extract of the stems of Agave tequilana derived by acid, enzyme or other …
Hydrolyzed Amorphophallus Konjac Root is the hydrolysate of the roots of Amorphophallus konjac derived by acid, enzyme or other method of h…
Hydrolyzed Ananas Sativus Fruit is the hydrolyzate of the fruit of Ananas sativus, Bromeliaceae, derived by acid, enzyme or other method of…
Hydrolyzed Antler Velvet Extract is the extract of Hydrolyzed Antler Velvet.
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 BIFIDA/ENTEROCOCCUS FAECIUM/LACTOBACILLUS/STREPTOCOCCUS THERMOPHILUS/SOYMILK FERMENT CURD
96086Hydrolyzed Bifida/Enterococcus Faecium/Lactobacillus/Streptococcus Thermophilus/Soymilk Ferment Curd is the hydrolysate of Bifida/Enterococ…
Hydrolyzed Camellia Sinensis Leaf is the hydrolysate of Camellia Sinensis Leaf derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
Hydrolyzed Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Phyllostachys Bambusoides Leaf/Stem/Panax Ginseng Root is the hydrolysate of the leaves of Camellia sinen…
Hydrolyzed Chicken Cartilage Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of chicken sternum cartilage derived by acid, enzyme or other method …
Hydrolyzed Citrus Sphaerocarpa Peel Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the peel of Citrus sphaerocarpa derived by acid, enzyme or …
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
Hydrolyzed Codonopsis Pilosula Root Extract is the hydrolysate of the extract of the roots of Codonopsis pilosula, Campanulaceae, derived b…
Hydrolyzed Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Seed is the hydrolysate of Coix Lacryma-Jobi var. Ma-yuen seed derived by acid, enzyme or other method…
HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN
76560Collagens, hydrolyzates. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of hoofs and horns composed primarily of amino aci…
HYDROLYZED CORN STARCH
34422Syrups, hydrolysed starch. A complex combination obtained by the hydrolysis of cornstarch by the action of acids or enzymes. It consists pr…
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether is the hydroxyethyl ether of Hydrolyzed Corn Starch
HYDROLYZED OVUM SHELL MEMBRANE; HYDROLYZED EGG SHELL MEMBRANE
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 Germinated Rice Grain Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of Germinated Oryza Sativa Grain derived by acid, enzyme or other…
Hydrolyzed Grape Fruit Extract is the hydrolysate of Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
HYDROLYZED HONEY
82647Hydrolyzed 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 Amnion/Placenta/Umbilical Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the amnion, placenta and umbilical cord of horses de…
Hydrolyzed Horse Placenta/Umbilical Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the placenta and umbilical cord of horses derived by acid, …
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 Hydroxypropyl Starch Octenylsuccinate is the product obtained by the reaction of octenylsuccinic anhydride with the hydrolysate …
Hydrolyzed Jellyfish Extract is the hydrolysate of jellyfish derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis
HYDROLYZED KERATIN
34437Keratins, hydrolyzates. A biological material consisting predominantly of partially hydrolyzed keratin
Hydrolyzed Lactobacillus/Streptococcus Thermophilus/Colostrum Ferment Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the product obtained by t…
HYDROLYZED LINSEED SEED
90694Hydrolyzed Linseed Seed is the hydrolysate of the seeds derived from Linum usitatissimum by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
Hydrolyzed Malpighia Glabra Fruit Extract is the hydrolysate of an extract of the fruit of Malpighia glabra, Malpighiaceae, derived by acid…
Hydrolyzed Morus Alba Leaf Extract is the hydrolysate of Morus Alba Leaf Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
Hydrolyzed Mother of Pearl Extract is the hydrolysate of Mother of Pearl Extract derived 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
Hydrolyzed Oyster Glycoprotein is the hydrolysate of oyster (Pinctada martensii) glycoproteins derived by acid, enzyme or other method of h…
Hydrolyzed Passiflora Edulis Fruit Juice Extract is the extract of the hydrolysate of Passiflora Edulis Fruit Juice derived by acid, enzyme…
HYDROLYZED PEA EXTRACT
96988Hydrolyzed Pea Extract is the hydrolysate of Pisum Sativum, Fabaceae, Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of hydrolysis.
Hydrolyzed Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract is the hydrolysate of Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Extract derived by acid, enzyme or other method of…
Hydrolyzed Phyllostachys Bambusoides is the hydrolysate of the whole plant, Phyllostachys bambusoides derived by acid, enzyme or other meth…
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.