Victoria Cruziana Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Victoria cruziana, Nymphaeaceae.
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
Vigna Angularis Seedcoat Extract is the extract of the seedcoats of Vigna angularis, Fabaceae.
Vinylbenzylcyclohexyl Propionamide/Vinylbenzyl Lactosyllactonamide Copolymer is a copolymer of vinylbenzylcyclohexyl propionamide and vinyl…
VIROLA SEBIFERA NUT OIL
60103Virola Sebifera Nut Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the nut of Virola Sebifera
Vitex Rotundifolia Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Vitex rotundifolia, Lamiaceae.
Vitex Rotundifolia Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Vitex rotundifolia, Lamiaceae.
Vitis Amurensis Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Vitis amurensis, Vitaceae.
Vitis Coignetiae Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Vitis coignetiae, Vitaceae.
Vitis Coignetiae/Vinifera Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the cultivar, Vitis sp.'Yama Sauvignon', which is the hybri…
Vitis Ficifolia Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Vitis ficifolia, Vitaceae.
Vitis Ficifolia Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Vitis ficifolia, Vitaceae
Vitis Flexuosa Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of Vitis flexuosa, Vitaceae.
VITIS LABRUSCA VINE SAP
94875Vitis Labrusca Vine Sap is the sap obtained from the vines of Vitis labrusca, Vitaceae.
Vitis Vinifera/Labrusca Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of the hybrid formed between Vitis vinifera and Vitis labrusca (Vitaceae).
VOLCANIC ROCK POWDER
95991Volcanic Rock Powder is the powder obtained from finely ground volcanic rock.
VP/Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer is the product formed by the polymerization and subsequent hydrolysis of vinylpyrrolidone and vinyl acetate.
Wasabia Japonica Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Wasabia japonica, Brassicaceae.
Water Buffalo Horn Extract is the extract of the horn of the water buffalo, Bubalus bubalis
Wedelia Calendulacea Extract is an extract of the whole plant Wedelia calendulacea, Compositae
Weissella Cibaria Ferment Lysate Extract is the extract of a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of the microorganism Weisse…
WIDDROL
941961H-Benzocyclohepten-7-ol, 2,3,4,4a,5,6,7,8-octahydro-1,1,4a,7-tetramethyl-, (4aS,7S)-
WILD BOAR OIL
98380Wild Boar Oil is the oil obtained from the visceral and back fat of the wild boar Sus scrofa domestica.
Withania Somnifera Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Withania somnifera (L.), Solanaceae
WOOL CUTICLE AMINO ACIDS
95023Wool Cuticle Amino Acids is the mixture of amino acids resulting from the complete hydrolysis of wool cuticle.
Xanthan Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt formed by the reaction of Xanthan Gum with 2,3-epoxypropyltrimethyl…
XYLITYL CAPRYLATE
96577Xylityl Caprylate is the product obtained by the reaction of Xylitol and Caprylic Acid.
XYLITYL COCOATE
96157Xylityl Cocoate is the product obtained by the reaction of Xylitol with Coconut Acid.
XYLITYL SESQUICAPRYLATE
89227Xylityl Sesquicaprylate is a mixture of mono- and diesters of Caprylic Acid and the hexitol anhydrides derived from Xylitol.
XYLITYL UNDECYLENATE
96578Xylityl Undecylenate is the product obtained by the reaction of Xylitol and Undecylenic Acid.
Yarrowia Lipolytica Extract is the extract of the microorganism, Yarrowia lipolytica obtained through fermentation.
Yarrowia Lipolytica Ferment Lysate is the product obtained after the lysis of the cultured cells of the microorganism Yarrowia lipolytica.
Yarrowia/Fish Scale/Skin Extract Ferment Lysate is a lysate of the product obtained by the fermentation of an extract of the scales and ski…
ZEA MAYS GLUTEN PROTEIN
80734Zea Mays Gluten Protein is a protein obtained from the starchy endospermum of Corn, Zea mays L., Gramineae
ZEA MAYS STIGMA EXTRACT
98535Zea Mays Stigma Extract is the extract of the stigma of Zea mays, Poaceae.
Zinc Hydrolyzed Hyaluronate is the zinc salt of Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
Zingiber Cassumunar Root Extract is an extract of the roots of Zingiber cassumunar, Zingiberaceae
Zingiber Cassumunar Root Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots of Zingiber cassumunar, Zingiberaceae
Zinnia Elegans Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Zinnia elegans, Asteraceae
Zygosaccharomyces Microellipsoides Ferment is the product of the fermentation of Zygosaccharomyces microellipsoides
Zymomonas Ferment Extract is an extract of the product obtained by the fermentation of Zymomonas Mobilis
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.