Ingredient function

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.

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Ingredients

Santalum Acuminatum Fruit Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground fruit of Santalum acuminatum, Santalaceae.

CAS 93062-70-5

Sasa Veitchii Leaf Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves of Sasa veitchii, Poaceae

Sasa Veitchii Leaf/Stem Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves and stems of Sasa veitchii, Poaceae

Schinus Molle Fruit Extract is an extract obtained from the fruits of the American Pepper, Schinus molle L., Anacardiaceae

CAS 94334-31-3

Schizophyllan is a polysaccharide produced by the Fungus, Schizophyllan commune

CAS 9050-67-3

Sea Anemone Extract is the extract of various species of the sea anemone, Cnidaria.

Sea Anemone Nematocyst are the nematocysts extracted from the tenacles of the sea anemone

Maris Sal (EU),Pink Salt

CAS 7647-14-5

Sec-Butylphenoxy Propanediol,Isobutylphenyl Glyceryl Ether,1,2-Propanediol, 3-[4-(1-methylpropyl)phenoxy]-

CAS 1262965-14-9

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.