Calophyllum Inophyllum Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Calophyllum inophyllum, Hypericaceae
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
Calophyllum Inophyllum Seedcake Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seedcake of Calophyllum inophyllum.
Calophyllum Tacamahaca Seed Extract is the extract of the seeds of Calophyllum tacamahaca, Calophyllaceae
CALOTHRIX CRUSTACEA
92124Calothrix Crustacea is the bacteria, Calothrix crustacea
CAMEL MILK
91449Camel Milk is the milk obtained from the camel.
Camellia Euryoides Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Camellia euryoides, Theaceae.
Camellia Japonica Flower Juice is the juice expressed from the flowers of Camellia japonica.
CAMELLIA JAPONICA PERICARP EXTRACT
cosing-live-105541Camellia Japonica Pericarp Extract is the extract of the pericarp of Camellia japonica.
Camellia Japonica Phytoplacenta Extract is the extract of the phytoplacenta cells isolated from the plant Camellia japonica or grown in cut…
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 SEED OIL ETHYL FERULATE ESTERS
cosing-live-105487Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Ethyl Ferulate Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil with Ethyl Fe…
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.
CARBOXYMETHYL LEVAN
89768Carboxymethyl Levan is the carboxymethyl ether of Levan
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
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.
CAVIAR VESICLES
cosing-live-102155Caviar Vesicles are the vesicles obtained from the eggs of Acipenser sinensis (Chinese sturgeon).
CELLULOSE SUCCINATE
55315Cellulose Succinate is the ester of Cellulose and Succinic acid
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.
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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.