Ingredient function 45 ingredients

REFRESHING

Imparting a pleasant freshness to the skin.

45 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the REFRESHING function designation.

Ingredients with the REFRESHING function

Achillea Millefolium Extract is an extract of the leaves and flowers of the yarrow, Achillea millefolium L., Asteraceae

CAS 84082-83-7

"Yarrow oil". Achillea Millefolium Oil is the essential oil obtained from the flowering herb of the Yarrow, Achillea millefolium L., Astera…

CAS 8022-07-9 / 84082-83-7

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Bitter Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. amara L., Rutaceae

CAS 68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4

Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Bitter Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. amara L., Rutaceae

CAS 68916-04-1 / 72968-50-4

Lactuca Scariola Sativa Leaf Juice is the juice derived from the leaf of the Cabbage Lettuce, Lactuca scariola L. var. sativa, Compositae

CAS 84776-66-9 / 90046-10-9

Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Laurel, Laurus nobilis L., Lauraceae

CAS 84603-73-6

Laurus Nobilis Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Laurel, Laurus nobilis L., Lauraceae

CAS 8002-41-3 / 8007-48-5 / 84603-73-6II/359

Mentha Arvensis Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., Labiatae

CAS 90063-97-1

Mentha Arvensis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves and twigs of the Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., Labiatae

CAS 90063-97-1

Mentha Arvensis Powder is the powder derived from the leaves of the Horse Mint, Mentha arvensis L., Labiatae

CAS 8006-90-6

Mentha Piperita Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Peppermint, Mentha piperita (L.), Labiatae

CAS 84082-70-2

Mentha Piperita Leaf is the leaves obtained from the Peppermint, Mentha piperita (L.), Labiatae

CAS 84082-70-2

Mentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint, Mentha piperita (L.), Labiatae

CAS 8006-90-4 / 84082-70-2

Mentha Piperita Water is an aqueous solution of the odoriferous principles of the leaves of the Peppermint, Mentha piperita (L.), Labiatae

CAS 84082-70-2

Mentha Pulegium Extract is an extract of the flowering herb of the Pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium L., Labiatae

CAS 90064-00-9

Mentha Pulegium Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the leaves of the Pennyroyal, Mentha pulegium L., Labiatae

CAS 8007-44-1

Cyclohexanol, 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)-

CAS 1490-04-6 / 2216-51-5 / 89-78-1 / 15356-70-4

1,4-Dioxaspiro[4.5]decane-2-methanol, 9-methyl-6-(1-methylethyl)-; Menthone 1,2-glycerol ketal

CAS 63187-91-7

[1R-[1.alpha.(R*),2.beta.,5.alpha.]]-5-Methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexyl lactate

CAS 59259-38-0

Nymphaea Odorata Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the American White Water Lily, Nymphaea odorata, Nymphaeaceae

CAS 90064-35-0

Origanum Majorana Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Sweet Marjoram, Origanum majorana L., Labiatae

CAS 84082-58-6

Origanum Majorana Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Sweet Marjoram, Origanum majorana L., Labiatae

CAS 84082-58-6

Origanum Majorana Leaf Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the leaves of the Sweet Marjoram, Origanum majorana L., Labiatae

CAS 84082-58-6

Origanum Vulgare Flower Extract is an extract of the flowering end of the Wild Marjoram, Origanum vulgare L., Labiatae

CAS 84012-24-8

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the leaves of the Wild Marjoram, Origanum vulgare L., Labiatae

CAS 84012-24-8

Origanum Vulgare Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Wild Marjoram, Origanum vulgare L., Labiatae

CAS 84012-24-8

Piper Nigrum Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of Black Pepper, Piper nigrum L., Piperaceae

CAS 84929-41-9

Polygala Senega Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Snake Root, Polygala senega L., Polygalaceae

CAS 68990-66-9 / 90082-95-4

Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L., Lamiaceae

CAS 84604-14-8

Ruscus Aculeatus Root Extract is an extract of the roots of the Butcheerbroom, Ruscus aculeatus, Liliaceae

CAS 84012-38-4

Sambucus Nigra Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Elder, Sambucus nigra L., Caprifoliaceae

CAS 84603-58-7

Tilia Cordata Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Linden, Tilia cordata, Tiliaceae

CAS 84929-52-2

Tilia Cordata Wood Extract is an extract of the sapwood of the Linden, Tilia cordata, Tiliaceae

CAS 84929-52-2

How the REFRESHING function is used in CosIng

The REFRESHING function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 45 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Imparting a pleasant freshness to the skin.

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.

Frequently asked questions

The REFRESHING function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 45 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory assigned this function. Function labels are standardised terms used in Product Information Files (PIF) and ingredient declarations.

Yes. An ingredient's function in the CosIng inventory is independent of its regulatory status. An ingredient with the REFRESHING function may also be listed in Annex II (prohibited), Annex III (restricted), or other annexes. Always check each ingredient's annex records for applicable conditions before formulating.

Ingredient functions are documented in the Product Information File (PIF) as part of the cosmetic product safety assessment. They describe the intended role of each ingredient in the formulation and support the safety assessor's review. Functions do not appear on consumer-facing product labels, which list only INCI names.

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