Camellia Japonica Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta cells isolated from the plant Camellia japonica or grown in cut…
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
Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides/Esters is the complex mixture of esters and amides obtained by the reaction of Camellia …
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Camellia Sinensis Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds from the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae
Camellia Sinensis Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides/Esters is the complex mixture of esters and amides obtained by the reaction of Camellia …
Canarium Luzonicum Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Elemi Canary-tree, Canarium luzonicum, Burseraceae
Canarium Pimela Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Canarium pimela, Burseraceae
Canavalia Gladiata Extract is an extract of the bean of Canavalia gladiata, Leguminosae
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/(Gardenia Jasminoides/Schisandra Chinensis) Fruit/Camellia Sinensis Leaf/Turmeric Root/(Grape Seed/Olive Fruit/Ri…
Candida Bombicola/Glucose/Rice Germ Oil Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained from the fermentation of glucose and Oryza S…
Canna Generalis Rhizome Extract is the extract of the rhizomes of Canna generalis, Cannaceae
Canna Hybrid Root Extract is the extract of the roots of Canna hybrid, Cannaceae
Cannabis Sativa Stem Extract is the extract of the stems of Cannabis sativa.
Caprylic/Capric/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract Esters is a complex mixture of esters formed by the transesterification reaction of Caprylic…
L-Ascorbic acid 2-O-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-3-O-octyl-
L-Ascorbic acid, 3-O-(2,3-dihydroxypropyl)-2-O-octyl-
Caprylyl Glycol/Glycerin/Polyacrylic Acid Copolymer is a copolymer of Caprylyl Glycol, Glycerin, Polyacrylic Acid monomers
CAPSAICINYL GLUCOSIDES
93899Capsaicinyl Glucosides is the product formed by the condensation of Capsaicin and a polymer of Glucose
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, crushed fruit of the Cayenne Pepper, Capsicum fructescens L., Solan…
Carboxymethyl Caprooyl Chitosan is the product obtained by the reaction of Carboxymethyl Chitosan with caprooyl anhydride.
Carboxymethyl Chitosan Myristamide is the product obtained by the reaction of myristic acid with Carboxymethyl Chitosan
Chitosan, N-(3-carboxy-1-propanoyl)-, carboxymethyl derivs.
Carica Papaya Fruit Juice is the liquid expressed from the fruits of the Papaya, Carica papaya L., Caricaceae
CARICA PAPAYA SEED OIL
55082Carica Papaya Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of the Papaya, Carica papaya L., Caricaceae
CARNITINE HCL
550851-Propanaminium, 3-Carboxy-1-, Hydroxyl-N,N,N-Trimethyl-, Chloride
Carpinus Turczaninowii Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Carpinus turczaninowii, Betulaceae.
Carthamus Tinctorius Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Carthamus tinctorius grown in culture, Asteraceae (Compositae).
Caryocar Brasiliense Fruit/Leaf Extract is the extract of the fruit and leaves of Caryocar brasiliense.
Caryocar Coriaceum Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the fruit of Caryocar coriaceum
Cassia Nomame Leaf/Stem Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground leaves and stems of Cassia nomame, Fabaceae
Cassia Obtusifolia Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of Cassia obtusifolia L. (syn C. Tora L.), Fabaceae
Castor Seed Oil Aminopropanediol Amides/Esters is the complex mixture of esters and amides obtained by the reaction of Ricinus Communis (Ca…
Castor Seed Oil/Olive Fruit Oil/Sphinganine Amides/Esters is the complex mixture of esters and amides obtained by the reaction of Ricinus C…
CATTLEYA EXTRACT
55127Cattleya Extract is an orchid extract based on the two hybrid variants: Lc George Baldwin and Lc Drumbeat
Caulerpa Okamurae Extract is the extract of the whole alga, Caulerpa okamurae; Caulerpaceae.
Centella Asiatica Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Centella asiatica grown in culture; Apiaceae.
CENTELLA ASIATICA OIL
97398Centella Asiatica Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant Centella asiatica, Apiaceae.
Ceraceomyces Tessulatus Mycelium Extract is the extract of the mycelium of Ceraceomyces tessulatus.
CERAMIDE AG
94904Ceramide AG is the N-acylated sphingolipid consisting of Sphinganine having the D-erythro structure linked to an alpha-hydroxy saturated or…
CERAMIDE NG DILAURATE
95071Dodecanoic acid, 1,1'-[(1R,2S)-2-[(1-oxooctadecyl)amino]-1-pentadecyl-1,3-propanediyl] ester
CERAMIUM KONDOI EXTRACT
55322Ceramium Kondoi Extract is the extract of the Alga, Ceramium kondoi, Aristolochiaceae
CERAMIUM RUBRUM EXTRACT
55323Ceramium Rubrum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Ceramium rubrum, Aristolochiaceae
Cercis Chinensis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of Cercis chinensis, Leguminosae
CEREUS JAMACARU EXTRACT
90027Cereus Jamacaru Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Cereus jamacaru, Cactareae.
Ceriporia Lacerata/Potato Starch/Defatted Soybean Ferment Filtrate is a filtrate of the product obtained by the fermentation of Solanum Tub…
Cetraria Islandica Thallus Extract is the extract of the thallus of the lichen, Cetraria islandica, Parmeliaceae.
Cetraria Islandica Thallus/Polypodium Vulgare Rhizome/Sphagnum Magellanicum Extract is the extract of the thallus of Cetraria islandica, th…
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.
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