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
Inositol Oligosaccharides is the product obtained by the reaction of Inositol and Cyclodextrin catalyzed by cyclodextrin glucanotransferase.
IPDI/PEG-15 Cocamine/Glycereth-7/Polyglyceryl-3 Copolymer is a copolymer of isophorone diisocyanate, PEG-15 Cocamine (q.v.), Glycereth-7 (q…
Iris Florentina Root Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the roots of Iris florentina, Iridaceae (The accep…
Iris Setosa Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Iris setosa, Iridaceae
Iris Sibirica Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Iris sibirica, Iridaceae.
ISOMALT
34665A complex mixture of polysaccharides obtained by enzyme treatment of sucrose. It consists mainly of 6-0-.alpha.-D-glucopyranosyl-D-glucitol…
Fatty acids, sunflower-oil, diesters with 1,4:3,6-dianhydro-D-glucitol
Ixeridium Dentatum Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Ixeridium dentatum, Asteraceae.
Jasminum Grandiflorum Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Jasminum grandiflorum, Oleaceae, grown in culture.
Jojoba Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides/Esters is the complex mixture of esters and amides obtained by the reaction of Simmondsia Chinensis…
Juncus Decipiens Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of Juncus decipiens, Juncaceae.
Juncus Effusus Stalk Extract is the extract of the stalks of Juncus effusus, Juncaceae.
Juniperus Sibirica Needle Extract is the extract of the needles of Juniperus sibirica, Cupressaceae.
Kaempferia Parviflora Rhizome Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the rhizomes of Kaempferia parviflora, Zi…
Kalanchoe Daigremontiana Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Kalanchoe daigremontiana, Crassulaceae
Kerria Japonica Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Kerria japonica, Rosaceae.
Kjellmaniella Crassifolia Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground alga, Kjellmaniella crassifolia.
Kluyveromyces/Saccharomyces/Olive Leaf Extract Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract by…
Kniphofia Uvaria Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Kniphofia uvaria, Xanthorrhoeaceae.
Kummerowia Striata Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Kummerowia striata, Fabaceae.
KUNZEA POMIFERA SEED OIL
93701Kunzea Pomifera Seed Oil is the volatile oil derived from the seeds of Kunzea pomifera, Myrtaceae.
Kuroda's Sea Hare Secretion Extract is the extract of the material secreted by the mollusk Aplysia kurodai.
Lachancea/Hydrolyzed Germinated Rice Grain Ferment Lysate Filtrate is a filtrate of the lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation …
Lachancea/Hydrolyzed Rice Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of a hydrolysate of the seed of Oryza …
Lactobaccillus/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Callus Culture Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of a culture o…
Lactobacillus Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of an extract of Lactobacillus obtained through fermentation.
LACTOBACILLUS/ACTAEA HERACLEIFOLIA ROOT/CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL/GARDENIA FLORIDA FLOWER/LICORICE ROOT/MI…
96362Lactobacillus/Actaea Heracleifolia Root/Citrus Unshiu Peel/Gardenia Florida Flower/Licorice Root/Milk/Rhus Semialata Gall Ferment Extract F…
Lactobacillus/Agaricus Blazei Extract Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Agaricus Blazei Extract…
LACTOBACILLUS/ALOE LEAF/ANGELICA KEISKEI/BRASSICA OLERACEA ACEPHALA LEAF/CARROT LEAF/CARROT ROOT/CU…
85676Lactobacillus/Aloe Leaf/Angelica Keiskei/Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf/Carrot Leaf/Carrot Root/Cucumber Fruit/Grapefruit Fruit/Lavander L…
Lactobacillus/Ambrosia Trifida Ferment Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of an extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of the whol…
Lactobacillus/Apple Juice Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Pyrus Malus Juice by the microorgan…
Lactobacillus/Arnica Montana Flower Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the flowers of Arnica mon…
LACTOBACILLUS/BARK/LYCIUM CHINENSE FRUIT/APRICOT KERNEL/ARTEMISIA CAPILLARIS LEAF/ROOT/SOYBEAN SEED…
94965Lactobacillus/(Cudrania Tricuspidata/Paeonia Suffruticosa) Bark/Lycium Chinense Fruit/Apricot Kernel/Artemisia Capillaris Leaf/(Angelica Da…
Lactobacillus/Brassica Oleracea Acephala Leaf Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the leaves of B…
Lactobacillus/Candida Nivariensis/Pichia/Hibiscus Sabdariffa Fruit Ferment Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the fermentati…
Lactobacillus/Capsicum Annuum Fruit Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the fruit of Capsicum ann…
Lactobacillus/Caulerpa Lentillifera Ferment Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of an extract of the fermentation product of Caulerpa lentillife…
Lactobacillus/Caulerpa Lentillifera Ferment Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of an extract of the fermentation product of Caulerpa lentillife…
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.