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SOOTHING

Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.

128 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the SOOTHING function designation.

Ingredients with the SOOTHING 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

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-

CAS 97-59-6

Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolydinyl)-, compound with 2H-thieno[3,4-d]imidazole-4-pentanoic acid, hexahydro-2-oxo-, [3as-(3aalpha,4b,6aalpha)]-

CAS 4492-73-3

.beta.-Alanine, N-(2,4-dihydroxy-3,3-dimethyl-1-oxobutyl)-, calcium salt (2:1), (R)-, compound with 2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolydinyl urea

CAS 4207-41-4

Olean-12-en-29-oic acid, 3-hydroxy-11-oxo-, (3.beta., 20.beta.)-, compound with (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolydinyl)urea (1:1)

CAS 4572-09-2

Bicyclo[5.3.0]decapentaene

CAS 275-51-4

Betula Alba Bark/Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves and bark of the Birch, Betula alba L., Betulaceae

CAS 84012-15-7

Betula Alba Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Birch, Betula alba L., Betulaceae

CAS 84012-15-7

(R*,R*)-.alpha.,4-dimethyl-.alpha.-(4-methyl-3-pentenyl)cyclohex-3-ene-1-methanol; 3-Cyclohexene-1-methanol, alpha,4-dimethyl-alpha-(4-met…

CAS 515-69-5 / 23089-26-1

Centella Asiatica Extract is the extract of the whole plant Hydrocotyl, Centella asiatica L., Apiaceae

CAS 84696-21-9

Cetraria Islandica Extract is an extract of the Iceland moss, Cetraria islandica, Parmeliaceae

CAS 84776-25-0

Cucumis Melo Juice is the liquid expressed from the fresh pulp of the Honey Melon, Cucumis melo L., Cucurbitaceae

CAS 90063-94-8

Echinacea Angustifolia Extract is an extract of the roots of the Coneflower, Echinacea angustifolia, Compositae

CAS 84696-11-7

Equisetum Arvense Extract is an extract of the sterile caules of the Horsetail, Equisetum arvense L., Equisetaceae

CAS 71011-23-9

Equisetum Arvense Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Horsetail, Equisetum arvense L., Equisetaceae

CAS 71011-23-9

Euphrasia Officinalis Extract is an extract of the aerial parts of the Eye Bright, Euphrasia officinalis L., Scrophulariaceae

CAS 84625-36-5

Foeniculum Vulgare Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, Umbelliferae

CAS 84625-39-8 / 85085-33-2

Foeniculum Vulgare Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the seeds of the Fennel, Foeniculum vulgare, Umbelliferae. Japanese trivial name: …

CAS 8006-84-6

Fucus Vesiculosus Extract is an extract of the dried thallus of the Bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosus L., Fucaceae

CAS 84696-13-9

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Rhizome/Root is a plant material derived from the dried rhizomes and roots of the Licorice, Glycyrrhiza glabra L., Legum…

CAS 68916-91-6

Hamamelis Virginiana Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of the Witch Hazel, Hamamelis vi…

CAS 84696-19-5

Hamamelis Virginiana Water is an aqueous solution containing natural volatile oils obtained by the distillation of twigs, bark and leaves o…

CAS 84696-19-5

Hedera Helix Extract is an extract of the whole plant of the Ivy, Hedera helix L., Araliaceae

CAS 84082-54-2

Hedera Helix Leaf/Stem is a plant material derived from the dried leaves and stems of the Ivy, Hedera helix L., Araliaceae

CAS 84082-54-2

Helichrysum Arenarium Extract is the extract of the whole plant, the Everlasting, Helichrysum arenarium (L.), Asteraceae

CAS 85665-35-6

Helichrysum Italicum Extract is an extract of the flowers of the Everlasting, Helichrysum italicum, Compositae

CAS 90045-56-0

Hydrolyszd Fucus Vesiculosus Extract is a hydrolyzed iodinated extract from the Bladderwrack, Fucus vesiculosus L., Furaceae

CAS 84696-13-9 / 100085-36-7

Hypericum Perforatum Extract is an extract of the capsules, flowers, leaves and stem heads of the St. John's wort, Hypericum perforatum L.,…

CAS 84082-80-4

Jasminum Officinale Extract is the extract of the whole plant of the Jasmine, Jasminum officinale L., Oleaceae

CAS 90045-94-6

Jasminum Officinale Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Jasmine, Jasminium officinale L., Oleaceae

CAS 8022-96-6 / 90045-94-6

How the SOOTHING function is used in CosIng

The SOOTHING function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 128 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Lightening discomfort of the skin or of the scalp.

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 SOOTHING function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 128 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 SOOTHING 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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