Melastoma Candidum Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Melastoma candidum, Melastomataceae
HUMECTANT
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Definition provenance: European Commission CosIng ingredient-function terminology.
2189 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the HUMECTANT function designation.
Ingredients with the HUMECTANT function
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)
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…
Popular populated ingredient functions
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How the HUMECTANT function is used in CosIng
The HUMECTANT function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 2189 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.
Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.
Function assignments come from official EU CosIng data. They describe intended cosmetic use, but they do not replace regulatory review of each linked ingredient and any annex records tied to it.