Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Myrothamnus flabellifolia, Myrothamnaceae.
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
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Myrothamnus flabellifolia, Myrothamnaceae.
Myrothamnus Flabellifolia Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Myrothamnus flabellifolia, Myrothamnaceae.
5-Hydroxydopamine Hyaluronamide, Pyrogallolethyl Hyaluronamide
N-Palmitoyl Laurylacetylmethyl Aminopropanediol is the organic compound
Nannochloropsis Oceanica Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground alga, Nannochloropsis oceanica, Eustigmataceae.
Nannochloropsis Oculata Extract is the extract of the alga, Nannochloropsis oculata.
Nelumbo Nucifera Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of the Nelumbo nucifera, Nymphaeaceae
NELUMBO NUCIFERA GERM
85356Nelumbo Nucifera Germ is the product obtained from the embryo of the Nelumbo nucifera kernel separated in milling
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf/Orostachys Japonica Extract is the extract of the leaves of Nelumbo nucifera and the whole plant, Orostachys japonica…
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf/Orostachys Japonica/Saururus Chinensis Extract is the extract of the leaves of Nelumbo nucifera, and the whole plants…
Nelumbo Nucifera Leaf/Saururus Chinensis Extract is the extract of the leaves of Nelumbo nucifera and the whole plant, Saururus chinensis.
Nelumbo Nucifera Meristem Cell Culture Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of meristem cells isolated from Nelumbo …
Nelumbo Nucifera Phytoplacenta Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the phytoplacenta of Nelumbo nucifera, Nelumbonaceae.
Nelumbo Nucifera Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Nelumbo nucifera, Nelumbonaceae.
Nemacystus Decipiens Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground algae Nemacystus decipiens.
Nepenthes Mirabilis Pitcher Extract is the extract of the pitcher, of Nepenthes mirabilis, Nepenthaceae.
Nepeta Sibirica Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of Nepeta sibirica, Lamiaceae.
Nicotinoyl sh-Nonapeptide-3 is the product obtained by the reaction of Niacin and sh-Nonapeptide-3
Nicotinoyl sh-Pentapeptide-4 is the product obtained by the reaction of Niacin and sh-Pentapeptide-4
NIGERO OLIGOSACCHARIDES
87348Nigero Oligosaccharides is a mixture of the alpha-1,3-linked gluco-oligomer nigerose, nigerosyl glucose and nigerosyl maltose
Nocardioides/Phytosterols Ferment Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of Phytosterols by the microorganism N…
Nopalea Cochenillifera Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Nopalea cochenillifera, Cactaceae.
Nostoc Commune/Hydrangea Serrata Leaf/Soybean Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of soybeans and th…
Nostoc Flagelliforme extract is an extract of the Alga, Nostoc flagelliforme, Nostocaceae
Nyctanthes Arbor-tristis Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Nyctanthes arbor-tristis L., Verbenaceae
Nymphaea Tetragona Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Nymphaea tetragona, Nymphaeaceae.
Nymphaea Tetragona Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta cells directly isolated from the plant Nymphaea tetragona.
Nymphoides Hydrophylla Stem Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the stems of Nymphoides hydrophylla, Menyan…
Oblongichytrium sp. PB-55 Polysaccharides is the polysaccharide fraction isolated from the microorganism Oblongichytrium sp. PB-55.
Octacarboxymethyl Dipeptide-12 Lysinamide is the substituted derivative of Dipeptide-12
Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer is the polymer of octyldodecanol and citric acid crosslinked with 1,3-propanediol
Odontioda Lavender Lace Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Odontioda lavender lace, which is a hybrid of the orchids, Odontiod…
Oenothera Laciniata Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Oenothera laciniata
Olea Europaea Fruit Juice Extract is the extract of Olea Europaea, Oleaceae, Fruit Juice.
Olea Europaea Fruit Peel Extract is the extract of the fruit peel of Olea europaea.
Oligopeptide-126 sh-Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain synthetic fusion peptide produced by fermentation in e.Coli. The starting gene is synt…
Oligopeptide-127 rh-Oligopeptide-4 is a single chain fusion peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is synthesized …
OLIVE GLYCERIDES
85650Olive Glycerides is a mixture of mono, di and triglycerides derived from Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of the Fig, Opuntia ficus-indica, Cactaceae
Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem is the stem of Opuntia ficus-indica, Cactaceae.
Opuntia Humifusa Flower/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers and stems of Opuntia humifusa.
Opuntia Phaeacantha Fruit Juice is the juice expressed from the fruit of Opuntia phaeacantha, Cactaceae
Opuntia Streptacantha Stem Extract is an extract of the stems of Opuntia streptacantha, Cactaceae
ORCHID ROOT EXTRACT
85221Orchid Root Extract is the extract of the roots of various species of Cymbidium orchids
Orostachys Japonica Callus Culture Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of callus cells isolated from Orostachys jap…
Orostachys Japonica Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Orostachys japonica grown in culture, Crassulaceae.
About this function
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