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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Chitin Sulfate is the product obtained by the reaction of Chitin with chlorosulfonic acid.

Chitosan, pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid salt

CAS 117522-93-7

Cichorium Intybus (Chicory) Seed Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the seeds of Cichorium intybus, Asteraceae.

Cimicifuga Racemosa Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Black Cohosh, Cimicifuga racemosa, Ranunculaceae

CAS 84776-26-1

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract is an extract obtained from the dried bark of the Ceylon Cinnamon, Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Lauraceae

CAS 84649-98-9

Cistus Ladaniferus Leaf/Stem Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the leaves and stems of Cistus ladaniferus

CAS 89997-74-0

Citrullus Lanatus Fruit Juice is the juice expressed from the fruit of the Watermelon, Citrullus lanatus, Cucurbitaceae

CAS 90244-99-8

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the peel of Citrus aurantium amara, Rutacea…

CAS 72968-50-4

Citrus Australasica Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of Citrus australasica, Rutaceae.

CAS 1174331-57-7

Citrus Depressa Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit of Citrus depressa, Rutaceae.

Citrus Depressa Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit of Citrus depressa, Rutaceae

Citrus Glauca Fruit Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground fruit of Citrus glauca, Rutaceae.

CAS 1174331-62-4

Citrus Grandis Fruit/Peel Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the fruits and peels of the grapefruit, Citr…

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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.