Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide-1 is the product obtained by the action of glucosyl transferase on Maltose, in which the degree of polymerizat…
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
Alpinia Formosana Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Alpinia formosana, Zingiberaceae.
Alpinia Formosana Leaf/Stem Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves and stems of Alpinia formosana, Zingiberaceae.
Alpinia Intermedia Leaf/Stem Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves and stems of Alpinia intermedia, Zingiberaceae.
Alpinia Nigra Root Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots of the Alpinia nigra, Zingiberaceae
Alpinia Speciosa Leaf Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of Alpinia speciosa, Zingiberaceae
Alpinia Uraiensis Leaf Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves of Alpinia uraiensis, Zingiberaceae
Alteromonas Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of a growth media by the microorganism, Alteromonas …
Althaea Officinalis Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Marsh Mallow, Althaea officinalis L., Malvaceae
ALTHAEA ROSEA CALLUS
96121Althaea Rosea Callus is the callus of Althaea rosea (Malvaceae) grown in culture.
Althaea Rosea Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Althaea rosea grown in culture. (The accepted scientific name for Althaea rose…
ALTHAEA ROSEA EXTRACT
96869Althaea Rosea Extract is the extract of the whole plant Althaea rosea, Malvaceae. (The accepted scientific name for Althaea rosea is Alcea …
Althaea Rosea Root Extract is the extract of the roots of the hollyhock, Althaea rosea, Malvaceae
Amaranthus Hypochondriacus Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Amaranthus hypochondriacus L., Amaranthaceae
Amaryllis Belladonna Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract obtained from the flowers, leaves, and stems of Amaryllis belladonna, Liliacea…
Ambrosia Trifida Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Ambrosia trifida, Asteraceae.
Aminopropyl Calcium Polysilsesquioxane Chloride is prepared by the hydrolysis and condensation of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane, and reactio…
Aminopropyl Calcium/Magnesium Polysilsesquioxane Chloride is prepared by the hydrolysis and condensation of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane, a…
Aminopropyl Cerium Polysilsesquioxane Chloride is prepared by the hydrolysis and condensation of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane, and reaction…
Aminopropyl Magnesium Polysilsesquioxane Chloride is a resinous material composed of a mixture of three-dimensional siloxane polymers and o…
Aminopropyl Zinc Polysilsesquioxane Chloride is prepared by the hydrolysis and condensation of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane, and reaction w…
Ferrate(2-), [rel-[N(R)]-N-[2-[bis[(carboxy-kappa-O)methyl]amino-kappa-N]ethyl]-N-[(S)-2-[[(carboxy-kappa-O)methyl](carboxymethyl)amino-kap…
Amomum Biflorum Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Amomum biflorum.
Amorphophallus Konjac Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Amorphophallus konjac, Araceae
AMP-Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer is the Aminomethyl Propanol salt of Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer.
AMPELOPSIS JAPONICA ROOT/ERIOBOTRYA JAPONICA LEAF/RHEUM TANGUTICUM RHIZOME/TARAXACUM PLATYCARPUM WA…
94339Ampelopsis Japonica Root/Eriobotrya Japonica Leaf/Rheum Tanguticum Rhizome/Taraxacum Platycarpum Water is an aqueous solution of the steam …
Amsonia Elliptica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Amsonia elliptica.
Anadenanthera Colubrina Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of Anadenanthera colubrina
Ananas Erectifolius Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of Ananas erectifolius, Bromeliaceae
Angelica Acutiloba Leaf Oil Extract is the extract of the volatile oil derived from the leaves of Angelica acutiloba.
Angelica Acutiloba Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves of Angelica acutiloba, Apiaceae.
ANGELICA ACUTILOBA ROOT/CITRUS AURANTIUM AMARA FRUIT/COPTIS JAPONICA ROOT/FORSYTHIA VIRIDISSIMA FRU…
92910Angelica Acutiloba Root/Citrus Aurantium Amara Fruit/Coptis Japonica Root/Forsythia Viridissima Fruit/Gardenia Florida Fruit/Glycyrrhiza Gl…
Angelica Furcijuga Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of Angelica furcijuga, Apiaceae
Angelonia Angustifolia Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of Angelonia angustifolia, Plantaginaceae.
Annona Atemoya Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Annona atemoya, Annonaceae.
Anoectochilus Formosanus Shoot is the shoots of Anoectochilus formosanus, Orchidaceae.
Anredera Cordifolia Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Anredera cordifolia, Basellaceae.
Antidesma Velutinosum Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Antidesma velutinosum, Phyllanthaceae.
Antirrhinum Majus Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Antirrhinum majus, Plantaginaceae.
ANTLER VELVET
90262Antler Velvet is the vascular skin that covers deer antler during its growth phase.
Aphanizomenon Flos-Aquae Extract is the extract of the alga, Aphanizomenon flos-aquae, Nostocaceae.
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.