Polygonum Falcatum Rhizome/Root Extract is the extract of the rhizomes and roots of Polygonum falcatum, Polygonaceae
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
Polygonum Filiforme Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of Polygonum filiforme, Polygonaceae
Polygonum Hydropiper Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Polygonum hydropiper L., Polygonaceae
Polypodium Vulgare Rhizome Extract is the extract of the rhizomes of Polypodium vulgare, Polypodiaceae.
POLYPROPANEDIOL-8
96906Polypropanediol-8 is the polymer of Propanediol containing an average of 8 moles of propanediol.
Polyquaternium-10/Phosphorylcholine Glycol Acrylate Copolymer is a copolymer of Polyquaternium-10 and phosphorylcholine glycol methacrylate.
POLYQUATERNIUM-71
82847Polysiphonia Elongata Extract is the extract of the alga, Polysiphonia elongata.
PONCIRUS TRIFOLIATA FRUIT/(ULMUS MACROCARPA/OENTHERA ODORATA/ARTEMISIA PRINCEPS/CASTOR/PINUS RIGIDA…
90989Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit/(Ulmus Macrocarpa/Oenthera Odorata/Artemisia Princeps/Castor/Pinus Rigida/Pueraria Lobata) Leaf/Stem/Sucrose Ferm…
Porphyra 334 Oligopeptide-180 is the synthetic peptide produced by the reaction of Porphyra 334 and Oligopeptide-180 at the -amino group of…
PORPHYRA YEZOENSIS VESICLES
cosing-live-105242Porphyra Yezoensis Vesicles are the vesicles isolated from the alga, Porphyra yezoensis. The accepted scientific name for Porphyra yezoensi…
Porphyridium Polysaccharide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the hydroxypropyl trimethylammonium derivative of Porphyridium Polysaccharide
Portulaca Molokiniensis Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Portulaca molokiniensis (Portulacaceae) grown in culture.
Portulaca Molokiniensis Extract is the extract of the whole plant Portulaca molokiniensis, Portulacaceae.
Potassium Behenoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is the potassium salt of the condensation product of behenic acid chloride and Hydrolyzed Rice P…
POTASSIUM COCOYL PCA
59113N-Cocoyl L-pyroglutamic acid, potassium salt
Potassium Isodecyl/Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is the potassium salt of the condensation product of a mixture of isodecyl and isost…
POTASSIUM LAUROYL PCA
59231N-Lauroyl L-pyroglutamic acid, potassium salt
POTASSIUM OLIVOYL PCA
82767Potassium Palmitoyl Ascorbyl Glucoside is the potassium salt of Palmitoyl Ascorbyl Glucoside.
Potassium Stearoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is the potassium salt of the condensation product of stearic acid chloride and Hydrolyzed Rice P…
Potentilla Anemonifolia Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Potentilla anemonifolia, Rosaceae.
POTENTILLA ERECTA ROOT/(HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA/ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS/SALVIA OFFICINALIS) LEAF/THYMUS…
89266Potentilla Erecta Root/(Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel)/Rosmarinus Officinalis/Salvia Officinalis) Leaf/Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Flower/L…
Pouzolzia Zeylanica Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the leaves and stems of Pouzolzia zeylanica, Urticaceae
PPG-1 Hydroxypropyltrimonium Cassia is the quaternary ammonium salt prepared by the reaction of a hydroxypropyl derivative of Cassia Gum an…
Polypropylene glycol(12) butyl ether dimethicone
PPG-2 ARGININE
88289PPG-2 Arginine is the propoxylated derivative of Arginine.
PPG-20 TOCOPHERETH-5
85817PPG-20 Tocophereth-5 is the alkoxylated derivative of Tocopherol containing an average of 20 moles of propylene oxide and 5 moles of ethyle…
PPG-26/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer is a copolymer of PPG-26 and Dilinoleic Acid
PPG-6 PEG/PPG-8/5 Glycerin is the polyoxypropylene, polyoxyethylene ether of glycerin that conforms generally to the formula:
PPG-6-SORBETH-245
78602d-Glucitol, ethoxylated, propoxylated (245 mol EO, 6 mol PO average molar ratio)
PPG-6-SORBETH-500
78603d-Glucitol, ethoxylated, propoxylated (500 mol EO, 6 mol PO average molar ratio)
Prasinococcus Capsulatus Exopolysaccharides are exopolysaccharides produced by the alga Prasinococcus capsulatus during fermentation.
Promicromonospora Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the growth media by the microorganism, Prom…
PROPYL TRIMETHICONE
58398Siloxanes and silicones, propyl trimethylsilyloxy, trimethylsilyl terminated
Propylene Glycol Hyaluronate is the ester formed by the reaction of Propylene Glycol and Hyaluronic Acid
Prorocentrum Minimum Cell Extract is the extract of the cultured cells of the alga, Prorocentrum minimum, Prorocentraceae.
Prostanthera Incisa Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Prostanthera incisa, Lamiaceae
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Flower Extract is the extract of the flower of the Sweet Almond Tree, Prunus amygdalus var. dulcis, Rosaceae
PRUNUS AVIUM FRUIT WATER
95358Prunus Avium (Sweet Cherry) Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the fruit of Prunus avium, Rosaceae.
Prunus Cerasus Bud Extract is the extract of the buds of the Bitter Cherry, Prunus cerasus L., Rosaceae
Prunus Japonica Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Prunus japonica.
PRUNUS LANNESIANA FLOWER
85295Prunus Lannesiana Flower is the flowers of Prunus lannesiana, Rosaceae
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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.