Pseudozyma Epicola/Sunflower Seed Oil Ferment Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of …
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
Pueraria Lobata Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Pueraria lobata, Fabaceae.
Pueraria Lobata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Pueraria lobata, Fabacea
Pueraria Thomsoni Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Pueraria thomsonii, Fabaceae
Pueraria Thunbergiana Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of Pueraria thunbergiana, Fabaceae.
PURPUROGALLIN
971132,3,4,6-tetrahydroxy-5H-benzo[7]annulen-5-one; 2,3,4,6-Tetrahydroxybenzocyclohepten-5-one; Purpurogallin
Pyrenaria Buisanensis Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Pyrenaria buisanensis, Theaceae.
PYRIDOXINE DILAURATE
37384Dodecanoic acid, 3,4-diester with 5-hydroxy-6-methyl-3,4-pyridinedimethanol
Decanoic Acid, 2-Hexyl-, [5-[(2-Hexyl-1-Oxodecyl)Oxy]-6-Methyl-3,4-Pyridinediyl]Bis(Methylene) Ester
PYRROLOQUINOLINE QUINONE
954951H-Pyrrolo[2,3-f]quinoline-2,7,9-tricarboxylic acid, 4,5-dihydro-4,5-dioxo-,PQQ
Pyrus Serotina Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Pyrus serotina grown in culture, Rosaceae.
Quercus Acutissima Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Quercus acutissima, Fagaceae.
Quercus Acutissima Wood Vinegar Extract is the extract of the distilled, condensed smoke obtained from dried, carbonized Quercus acutissima.
Quercus Glauca Wood Vinegar is the distilled, condensed smoke obtained from dried, carbonized Quercus glauca, Fagaceae.
Quercus Robur Wood Extract is the extract of the wood of Quercus robur, Fagaceae.
Quercus Semecarpifolia Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of Quercus semicarpifolia, Fagaceae
r-(Methionyl sh-Polypeptide-58 Decapeptide-40) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gen…
r-(Methionyl Tripeptide-46 Hexapeptide-40 Tetrapeptide-66 Synechococcus Polypeptide-1) is a single chain recombinant peptide, produced by f…
R-BOVINE OLIGOPEPTIDE-1
93306r-Bovine Oligopeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant bovine protein fragment produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is dir…
R-PORCINE POLYPEPTIDE-1
93305r-Porcine Polypeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant porcine protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene is directly is…
r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-1 is a single chain recombinant protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene which code…
r-Sleeping Chironomid Polypeptide-2 is a single chain recombinant protein produced by fermentation in E. coli. The starting gene which code…
RADIUM ORE POWDER
95989Radium Ore Powder is a finely, ground powder obtained from mined radium ore.
Ramaria Formosa Fruiting Body Extract is the extract of the fruiting body of the mushroom, Ramaria Formosa, Gomphaceae.
Raphanus Sativus Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Radish, Raphanus sativus L., Brassicaceae
Red Junglefowl Induced Pluripotent Cell Culture Conditioned Media is the growth media removed from cultures of induced pluripotent cells is…
RESVERATRYL GLUCOSIDE
93046Resveratryl Glucoside is the product obtained by the reaction of Resveratrol with one to six moles of Glucose
Reynoutria Sachalinensis Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Reynoutria sachalinensis, Polygonaceae.
Reynoutria Sachalinensis Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruits of Reynoutria sachalinensis, Polygonaceae.
Rhaphiolepis Umbellata Bark Extract is the extract of the bark of Rhaphiolepis umbellata, Rosaceae
Rheum Palmatum Root Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the roots of Rheum palmatum, Polygonaceae.
Rheum Tanguticum Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Rheum tanguticum, Polygonaceae.
Rhinacanthus Nasutus Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves and stems of Rhinacanthus nasutus (L.), Acanthaceae
Rhinacanthus Nasutus Root Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots of Rhinacanthus nasutus (L.), Acanthaceae
Rhizophora Apiculata Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Rhizophora apiculata, Rhizophoraceae
RHIZOPUS/RICE FERMENT
91540Rhizopus/Rice Ferment is the product obtained by the fermentation of grains of Oryza sativa (rice) by the microorganism, Rhizopus, Rhizopod…
Rhizopus/Rice Ferment Extract is the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of grains of Oryza sativa (Poaceae) by the microor…
Rhizopus/Rice Ferment Extract Filtrate is a filtrate of the extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of the seed of Oryza sativa…
Rhodiola Sachalinensis Callus is the callus of Rhodiola Sachalinensis, Crassulaceae, grown in culture.
RHODIOLA SACRA CALLUS
96360Rhodiola Sacra Callus is the callus of Rhodiola sacra, Crassulaceae, grown in culture.
Rhodobryum Roseum Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Rhodobryum roseum
Rhodococcus/Safflower Seed Oil Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil …
Rhododendron Adamsii Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Rhododendron adamsii, Ericaceae.
Rhododendron Anthopogon Flower Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground flowers of Rhododendron anthopogon, Ericaceae
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.