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HUMECTANT

Retaining and/or preserving the moisture in a product during use.

2051 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the HUMECTANT function designation.

Ingredients with the HUMECTANT function

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.

Maris Sal (EU),Pink Salt

CAS 7647-14-5

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 2051 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.