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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Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-methoxy- (16 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS 9004-74-4

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-methoxy- (25 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS 9004-74-4

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-methoxy- (40 mol EO average molar ratio)

CAS 9004-74-4

Polyethylene Glycol (7) Monomethyl Ether

CAS 9004-74-4

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)

CAS 68239-42-9

Poly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl), .alpha.-hydro-.omega.-hydroxy-, ether with methyl .beta.-d-glucopyranoside (4:1)

CAS 68239-42-9

Methylamido Cellulose Gum is the product obtained by the reaction of Cellulose Gum with N-Hydroxysuccinimide, methylamine and 1-ethyl-3-(3-…

2H-Pyran-2-one, tetrahydro-4-hydroxy-4-methyl-, (+/-)-

CAS 674-26-0

Minoxidil Hyaluronamide is the product obtained by the reaction of Minoxidil and Hyaluronic Acid.

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…

Morus Alba Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Morus alba, Moraceae.

CAS 94167-05-2

Moth Chrysalis Extract is the extract of the chrysalis obtained from the cocoon of the moth, Trichopusia ni.

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

CAS 97281-10-2

Myrica Cerifera Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Bayberry, Myrica cerifera L., Myricaceae

CAS 84929-34-0

Myrica Gale Leaf Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the leaves of Myrica gale L., Myricaceae

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.