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
METHOXY PEG-16
78188Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-methoxy- (16 mol EO average molar ratio)
METHOXY PEG-25
57954Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-methoxy- (25 mol EO average molar ratio)
METHOXY PEG-40
78191Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-methoxy- (40 mol EO average molar ratio)
Poly(Methoxy PEG-9 Methacrylate) is the polymer that conforms generally to the formula:
Benzeneacetic acid, 3-[[(3-amino-3-carboxypropyl)methoxyphosphinyl]oxy]-
METHYL GLUCETH-10
35290Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
METHYL GLUCETH-20
35291Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)
Methylamido Cellulose Gum is the product obtained by the reaction of Cellulose Gum with N-Hydroxysuccinimide, methylamine and 1-ethyl-3-(3-…
Methylcyclohexenyl IsopropylTrisiloxane is the organic compound
METHYLINOSITOL
85706Metschnikowia Henanensis Extract is the extract of the fungus, Metschnikowia henanensis.
Metschnikowia Viticola Extract is the extract of the yeast Metschnikowia viticola.
Microbacterium/Panax Ginseng Root Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the roots of Panax ginseng …
MINOXIDIL HYALURONAMIDE
94509Minoxidil Hyaluronamide is the product obtained by the reaction of Minoxidil and Hyaluronic Acid.
Momordica Charantia Stem Sap is the sap expressed from the stems of Momordica charantia.
Momordica Grosvenorii Fruit Juice is the juice expressed from the fruit of the Momordica grosvenorii, Cucurbitaceae
Monascus/Angelica Gigas Root Ferment Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of the roots of Angelica gigas by t…
Monascus/Argania Spinosa Seedcake Ferment Oil is the oil derived from the product obtained by the fermentation of Argania spinosa seedcake,…
Monascus/Brassica Napus Seed Oil Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of the oil derived from the seeds of Brassica napus by…
Monascus/Brassica Napus Seed Oil Ferment Extract
Monascus/Lavender Flower/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran a…
Monascus/Lettuce Root/Soybean Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Soybean max, and the roots of t…
Monascus/Neofinetia Falcata Flower/Rice Bran Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Oryza Sativa (Ri…
Monascus/Rice Ferment Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of grains of Oryza sativa (rice) by the microorgan…
Monascus/Soybean Ferment Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of the soybean, Glycine max , by the microorgan…
Morinda Citrifolia Callus is the callus of Morinda citrifolia, Rubiaceae, grown in culture.
Moringa Oleifera Seedcake Extract is the extract of the seedcake of Moringa oleifera, Moringaceae.
MORUS ALBA BARK/(PORTULACA OLERACEA LEAF/STEM)/ANGELICA DAHURICA ROOT/APRICOT SEED/CHESTNUT SHELL E…
96213This is the extract of the bark of Morus alba (Moraceae); the leaves and stems of Portulaca oleracea (Portulacaceae); the roots of Angelica…
MORUS ALBA EXTRACT
95327Morus Alba Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Morus alba, Moraceae.
MOTH CHRYSALIS EXTRACT
94987Moth Chrysalis Extract is the extract of the chrysalis obtained from the cocoon of the moth, Trichopusia ni.
MURDANNIA KEISAK EXTRACT
83826Murdannia Keisak Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Murdannia keisak, Commelinaceae
Murraya Exotica Wood Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground wood of the Cosmetic Box, Murraya Exotica L., Rutaceae
Musa Acuminata Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit of the banana, Musa acuminata, Musaceae
Myrica Cerifera Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Bayberry, Myrica cerifera L., Myricaceae
Myrica Esculenta Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of Myrica esculenta, Myricaceae
MYRICA GALE LEAF WATER
87183Myrica Gale Leaf Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves of Myrica gale L., Myricaceae
MYRISTICA FRAGRANS SEED
97001Myristica Fragrans Seed is the dried seed of Myristica fragrans, Myristicaceae.
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.