Litsea Glutinosa Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Litsea glutinosa.
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
LONICERA CAERULEA FRUIT
93952Lonicera Caerulea Fruit is the fruit of Lonicera caerulea, Caprifoliaceae.
Lonicera Caerulea Fruit Juice is the juice expressed from the fruit of Haskaap berries of the Lonicera caerulea L., Caprifoliaceae
Lonicera Caerulea Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit of Haskaap berries of the Lonicera cae…
Ludwigia Octovalvis Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Ludwigia octovalvis, Onagraceae.
Luffa Cylindrica Stem Extract is an extract of the stems of the Sponge Loofah, Luffa cylindrica, Cucurbitaceae
Lycium Chinense Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Lycium chinense, Solanaceae.
Lycium Chinense Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of the Chinese Lycium Chinense, Solanaceae
LYSINE PCA
775095-Oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylic acid, compound with lysine (1:1)
LYSOPHOSPHATIDYLGLYCEROL
86927Lysophosphatidylglycerol is the hydrolysate of phosphatidylglycerol obtained by the reaction of phospholipase A2
Maackia Amurensis Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of Maackia amurensis, Fabaceae.
MAACKIASIN
922407H-Pyrano[2,3-f]-1,4-benzodioxin-7-one, 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-3-(3,5-dihydroxyphenyl)-2,3-dihydro-8-(4-methoxyphenyl)-
Macroptilium Atropurpureum Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves, and stems of Macroptilium atropurpureum, Fabaceae
MAGNESIUM ASCORBYLBORATE
85162Magnesium Ascorbylborate is the magnesium salt of the reaction product of Boric Acid and Ascorbic Acid
Magnesium, ((1R)-1-(carboxy-kappaO)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethyl (2S,3S)-4-((1E)-3-((1R)-1-(carboxy-kappaO)-2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)ethoxy)-…
Magnolia Kobus Flower/Sarcodon Aspratus Extract is the extract of the flowers of Magnolia kobus and the fungi Sarcodon aspratus.
Magnolia Kobus Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta cells directly isolated from the plant, Magnolia kobus , or grown …
Mallotus Philippensis Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of Mallotus philippensis, Euphorbiaceae.
Mallotus Philippensis Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Mallotus philippensis, Euphorbiaceae.
Malva Moschata Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Malva moschata, Malvaceae.
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Malva sylvestris (mallow) grown in culture, Malvaceae.
Matthiola Incana Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Matthiola incana, Brassicaceae
Mauloutchia Humblotii Seed Butter is the fat obtained from the seeds of Mauloutchia humblotii, Myristicaceae.
Mauritia Flexuosa Fruit Extract is the extract obtained from the fruit of Mauritia flexuosa, Arecaceae.
MEALWORM LARVA EXTRACT
94788Mealworm Larva Extract is the extract obtained from the larva of the mealworm beetle, Tenebrio molitor.
MEALWORM OIL
96946Mealworm Oil is the oil obtained from the larval form of the mealworm beetle, Tenebrio molitor.
MEL
35197Naturally occurring substances, honey, a saccharic secretion gathered and stored by honey bees
Melastoma Candidum Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Melastoma candidum, Melastomataceae
Melia Azedarach Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruits of Melia azedarach, Meliaceae.
Mentha Arvensis Branch/Leaf Extract is the extract of the branches and leaves of Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., Lamiaceae
Mentha Canadensis Branch/Leaf Extract is the extract of the branches and leaves of Mentha canadensis, Lamiaceae.
MENTHYL NICOTINATE
88987Esters (Includes only esters not otherwise classified as alkoxylated carboxylic acids, glyceryl esters, isethionates, lanolin derivatives, …
MENTHYL PCA
35234[1R-(1.alpha.,2.beta.,5.alpha.)]-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcyclohexyl 5-oxo-L-prolinate / [1R-(1.alpha.,2.beta.,5.alpha.)]-2-Isopropyl-5-methylcy…
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, Aizoaceae.
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum L., Aizoaceae
Mesembryanthemum Crystallinum Juice is the juice expressed from the whole plant, Mesembryanthemum crystallinum, Aizoaceae.
METHOXY PEG-10
78186Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-methoxy- (10 mol EO average molar ratio)
Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), \a-methyl-\q-[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propoxy]-, hydrolyzed
METHOXY PEG-100
78187Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-methoxy- (100 mol EO average molar ratio)
Methoxy PEG-100/Epsilon Caprolactone/Sebacate Copolymer is the block copolymer
Methylpoly(oxyethylene)poly(oxy-1-oxohexylene)ol (100 mol EO average)
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.
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