SKIN PROTECTING — Cosmetic Ingredient Function
2211 cosmetic ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the SKIN PROTECTING function designation. These ingredients are sourced from the European Commission CosIng inventory and may appear across Annex II–VI records.
Helping to avoid harmful effects to the skin from external factors.
Ingredients
CISTUS INCANUS EXTRACT
90547Cistus Incanus Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Cistus incanus, Cistaceae.
Cistus Ladaniferus Flower Cera is the wax derived from the flower of the labdanum, Cistus ladaniferus L., Cistaceae
Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Cera is the waxed obtained from the flowers of the Bitter Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. amara L., Rutaceae
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia (Bergamot) Leaf Cell Extract is the extract of a culture of the leaf cells of Citrus aurantium bergamia, Rutaceae.
Citrus Clementina Leaf Cell Extract is the extract of a culture of the leaf cells of Citrus clementina, Rutaceae
Citrus Depressa Fruit Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the fruit of Citrus depressa, Rutaceae.
Citrus Japonica Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Citrus japonica.
Citrus Junos Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Citrus junos in culture, Rutaceae.
Citrus Limon Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Citrus limon, Rutaceae.
Citrus Limon Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae
Citrus Medica Sarcodactylis Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Citrus medica sarcodactylus grown in culture, Rutaceae.
Citrus Reticulata Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of the Mandarin-orange, Citrus reticulata, Rutaceae
Citrus Sunki Peel Extract is the extract of the peel of Citrus sunki, Rutaceae.
Citrus Unshiu Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae.
CITRUS UNSHIU FLOWER OIL
94921Citrus Unshiu Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae.
Citrus Unshiu Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of the Mandarin orange, Satsuma, Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae
Citrus Unshiu Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae.
CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL WATER
89901Citrus Unshiu Peel Water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the peel of Citrus unshiu, Rutaceae.
CITRUS UNSHIU PEEL/(ANGELICA GIGAS/ASTRAGALUS MEMBRANACEUS/ATRACTYLODES MACROCEPHALA/LICORICE/PAEON…
95806This is the extract of the peel of Citrus unshiu; the roots of Angelica gigas, Astragalus membranaceus, Atractylodes macrocephala, Glycyrrh…
Cladosiphon Novae-Caledoniae Polysaccharide is the polysaccharide fraction isolated from the alga, Cladosiphon novae-caledoniae
Clematis Alpina Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Clematis alpina grown in culture, Ranunculaceae.
Clematis Terniflora Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Clematis terniflora, Ranunculaceae.
Clinacanthus Nutans Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Clinacanthus nutans, Acanthaceae.
Cnidium Monnieri Seed Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground seeds of Cnidium monnieri, Apiaceae
COBAMAMIDE
87161Inner salt of the Co-(5'-deoxyadenosine-5') derivative of the 3'-ester of cobinamide phosphate with 5,6-dimethyl-1-alpha-D-ribofuranosylben…
Cocamidopropyl Lauroyl PG-Dimonium Chloride is the quaternary ammonium salt that conforms to the formula: Where RCO- represents the fatty a…
Coccoloba Uvifera Fruit Extract is the extract of the fruit of Coccoloba uvifera L., Polygonaceae
Cochlearia Groenlandica Callus Extract is the extract of the callus of Cochlearia groenlandica grown in culture, Brassicaceae.
COCONUT FLOWER SUGAR
94994Coconut Flower Sugar is the dried, ground nectar obtained from the flowers of Cocos nucifera, Arecaceae.
COCONUT OIL ETHYL ESTERS
96069Coconut Oil Ethyl Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Cocos Nucifera Oil (Arecaceae) and Alcohol.
Codium Tomentosum Extract is an extract of the Alga, Codium tomentosum, Codiaceae
Codonopsis Pilosula Root Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground roots of Codonopsis pilosula, Campanulaceae
COLLOIDAL DIAMOND
93241Colloidal Diamond is the product obtained by the suspension of finely divided diamond particles in water.
COLLOIDAL DIAMOND/GOLD
95743Colloidal Diamond/Gold is the product obtained by the suspension of finely divided diamond particles and gold in water.
Colloidal Gold/Camellia Sinensis Leaf Powder is the dried, ground leaves of Camellia sinensis in which the plant was previously cultivated …
COLLOIDAL OATMEAL
33009Naturally occurring substances oatmeal obtained from the Oat, Avena sativa L., Poaceae,
COLOSTRUM
75469Naturally occuring substances. Colostrum is the fluid secreted by the mammary glands after the birth of an animal
COLOSTRUM CREAM
75470Naturally occuring substances. Colostrum Cream is the oily, yellowish portion of colostrum
COLOSTRUM WHEY
55669Naturally occurring substances. Colostrum Whey is the thin watery portion of colostrum
Commelina Communis Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of Commelina communis L., Commelinaceae
Commiphora Myrrha Leaf Cell Extract is the extract of a culture of the leaf cells of the Myrrh, Commiphora myrrha, Burseraceae
Commiphora Wightii Resin Extract is an extract of the resin of Commiphora Wightii, Burseraceae
Convallaria Majalis Callus Culture Extract is the extract of a culture of the callus of Convallaria majalis, Asparagaceae.
Convolvulus Arvensis Leaf Cell Extract is the extract of a culture of the leaf cells of Convolvulus arvensis L., Convolvulaceae
About this function
The SKIN PROTECTING 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.