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
Platanus Occidentalis Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Plane Tree, Platanus occidentalis L., Platanaceae
Platonia Insignis Seed Butter is the fat obtained from the seeds of Platonia insignis, Clusiaceae.
Plukenetia Volubilis Seed Oil is the oil expressed from the seeds of Plukenetia volubilis, Euphorbiaceae
Plumeria Obtusa Leaf Cell Extract is the extract of a culture of the leaf cells of Plumeria obtusa L., Apocynaceae
Podocarpus Macrophyllus Leaf Extract is the extract of the leaves of Podocarpus macrophyllus, Podocarpaceae.
Pogostemon Cablin Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Pogostemon cablin, Labiatae.
Pogostemon Cablin Leaf/Stem Extract is the extract obtained from the leaves and stems of the Patchouli, Pogostemon cablin, Lamiaceae
Polianthes Tuberosa Extract is an extract of the whole plant Tuberose, Polianthes tuberosa L., Amaryllidaceae
2-Propenoic acid, 2-methyl-, 2-[3-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-hydroxyphenyl]ethyl ester, homopolymer
Poly(Dimer Grapeseed Oil) is the polymer produced by the dimerization of Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil via a Diels-Alder reaction
POLYACRYLATE-48
96410Methacryloyloxy Ethyl Betaine/HEA/Stearyl Methacrylate/Perfluorohexylethyl Acrylate Copolymer
POLYAMIDE-7
90347Polyamide-7 is a polymer formed by the condensation of Dilinoleic Acid, ethylenediamine, and hexamethylenediamine, end-capped with propioni…
POLYAMIDE-8
54721Bis-Stearyl Ethylenediamine/Neopentyl Glycol/Stearyl Hydrogenated Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer
POLYESTER-25
90423Polyester-25 is a copolymer of adipic acid, and methylpropanediol end-capped with methoxycrylene or octyldodecanol.
Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer is a copolymer of Polyglyceryl-2 Isostearate and Dilinoleic Acid
Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate/Isostearate/Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer is a copolymer of Dilinoleic Acid and the ester formed by a mixture of isos…
Polygonum Multiflorum Callus Extract is the extract of a callus of Polygonum Multiflorum grown in culture, Polygonaceae.
Polygonum Tinctorium Flower Extract is the extract of the flowers of Polygonum tinctorium, Polygonaceae.
Polymethyl/Caprylylsilsesquioxane Silicate is a complex siloxane polymer formed by the hydrolysis and condensation of Tetraethyl Orthosilic…
Polypodium Decumanum Extract is the extract of the whole plant, Polypodium decumanum, Polypodiaceae
Polypodium Leucotomos Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of Polypodium leucotomos, Polypodiaceae
Polyporus Umbellatus Extract is an extract of the Mushroom, Polyporus umbellatus, Polyporaceae
POLYURETHANE-26
83493Polyurethane-26 is a complex polymer that is formed by the reaction of Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluorohydroxyethyl Ether and isophorone…
POLYURETHANE-27
83494Polyurethane-27 is a complex polymer that is formed by the reaction of Polyperfluoroethoxymethoxy Difluorohydroxyethyl Ether and isophorone…
POLYURETHANE-41
87473Polyurethane-41 is a copolymer of 1,4-Butanediol, polytetramethylene glycol and isophorone diisocyanate (IPDI) monomers.
POLYURETHANE-58
91996Polyurethane-58 is a complex polymer made by reacting polytetramethylene ether glycol, 2,2-dimethylolpropionic acid and meta-tetramethylene…
PONCIRUS TRIFOLIATA FRUIT/(ULMUS MACROCARPA/OENTHERA ODORATA/ARTEMISIA PRINCEPS/CASTOR/PINUS RIGIDA…
90989Poncirus Trifoliata Fruit/(Ulmus Macrocarpa/Oenthera Odorata/Artemisia Princeps/Castor/Pinus Rigida/Pueraria Lobata) Leaf/Stem/Sucrose Ferm…
PORIA COCOS POWDER
59015Poria Cocos Powder is the powder obtained form the dried, ground Fungus, Poria cocos, Polyporaceae
Porphyra 334 Oligopeptide-180 is the synthetic peptide produced by the reaction of Porphyra 334 and Oligopeptide-180 at the -amino group of…
Porphyra Tenera Sporophyte Extract is the extract of the sporophyte of the alga, Porphyra tenera. The accepted scientific name for Porphyra…
Porphyridium Polysaccharide Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride is the hydroxypropyl trimethylammonium derivative of Porphyridium Polysaccharide
Porphyridium/Zinc Ferment is an extract of the fermentation product of porphyridium in the presence of zinc ions
Potassium Isodecyl/Isostearoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein is the potassium salt of the condensation product of a mixture of isodecyl and isost…
L-Aspartic acid, magnesium salt mixture with L-aspartic acid, monopotassium salt
(4-Hydroxy-2-methyl-1,1-dioxo-2H-benzo[e][1,2]thiazin-3-yl)(naphthalen-2-yl)methanone potassium salt
Potassium 2-(2-Olive-oil-amido-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanamido)-3-(3H-imidazol-4-yl)propanoate
POTATO SH-OLIGOPEPTIDE-2
95873Potato sh-Oligopeptide-2 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by potato Solanum tuberosum, after using either a transient …
POTATO SH-POLYPEPTIDE-9
95874Potato sh-Polypeptide-9 is a single chain recombinant human peptide, produced by potato, Solanum tuberosum after using either a transient e…
Pothomorphe Umbellata Leaf Extract is an extract obtained from the leaves of the Pothomorphe umbellata (L.), Piperaceae
Pothomorphe Umbellata Root Extract is an extract obtained from the roots of the Pothomorphe umbellata (L.), Piperaceae
Pouteria Sapota Seed Butter is the fat obtained from the seeds of Pouteria sapota, Sapotaceae.
Prasiola Japonica Extract is the extract of the alga Prasiola japonica.
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.