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TONIC

Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.

303 ingredients in the EU CosIng inventory carry the TONIC function designation.

Ingredients with the TONIC function

Abies Alba Leaf Oil is the volatile oil derived from the needles of the fir, Abies alba, Pinaceae

CAS 90028-76-5III/103

Abies Pectinata Extract is an extract of the bark and needles of the silver fir, Abies pectinata, Pinaceae

CAS 92128-34-2

Abies Pectinata Leaf Extract is an extract of the needles of the silver fir, Abies pectinata, Pinaceae

CAS 92128-34-2III/105

Abies Pectinata Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the needles of the silver fir, Abies pectinata, Pinaceae

CAS 92128-34-2III/105

Abies Sibirica Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the needles and branches of Abies sibirica, Pinaceae

CAS 91697-89-1III/106

Acacia Decurrens Extract is an extract of the sprouts of the acacia, Acacia decurrens, Leguminosae

CAS 98903-76-5

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

Angelica Archangelica Root Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the roots of the Holy Ghost, Angelica archangelica L., Umbelliferae. It co…

CAS 84775-41-7 / 8015-64-3

Aniba Rosaeodora Wood Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the wood of the Rosewood tree, Aniba rosaeodora, Lauraceae

CAS 8015-77-8

Apium Graveolens Root/Seed Extract is an extract of the herb, roots and seeds of the celery, Apium graveolens L., Umbelliferae

CAS 89997-35-3

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 Juice is the sap 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

Boswellia Carterii Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the Boswellia carterii, Burseraceae

CAS 89957-98-2 / 8050-07-5

Boswellia Serrata Gum is the bark exudate of the Boswellia serrata, Burseraceae

CAS 97952-72-2

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Water is an aqueous solution of the odoriferous principles of the leaves of the Tea, Camellia sinensis, Theaceae

CAS 84650-60-2

Cananga Odorata Flower Cera is the wax obtained from the flower of the ylang-ylang, Cananga odorata, Anonaceae

CAS 83863-30-3

Canarium Commune Gum Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the gum of Canarium commune L., Burseraceae

CAS 97675-63-3

Capsicum Annuum Extract is an extract of the whole plant Capsicum, Capsicum annuum L., Solanaceae

CAS 84625-29-6

Capsicum Frutescens Resin is a resinous material obtained from the Cayenne Pepper, Capsicum frutescens L., Solanaceae

CAS 8023-77-6

Carbenia Benedicta Extract is an extract of the bark, fruit, leaves, roots and stems of the Blessed Thistle, Carbenia benedicta, Compositae

CAS 84603-57-6

Carica Papaya Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Papaya, Carica papaya L., Caricaceae

CAS 84012-30-6

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

CAS 84696-21-9

Chamaecyparis Obtusa Oil is the oil expressed from the bark of Chamaecyparis obtusa, Cupressaceae

CAS 91745-97-0

Chamomilla Recutita Oil is the volatile oil distilled from the whole plant of the matricaria, Chamomilla recutita (L.), Compositae

CAS 8002-66-2

Cinchona Calisaya Extract is is an extract of the whole plant, Cinchona calisaya, Rubiaceae

CAS 89997-70-6

Cinnamomum Camphora Bark Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the bark of the Camphor, Cinnamomum camphora (L.), Lauraceae

CAS 92201-50-8 / 8022-91-1 / 8008-51-3

"Cummamon Bark Oil Ceylon"; "Cinnamon Oil Ceylon". Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Oil is the volatile oil expressed from the bark of the Ceylon…

CAS 84649-98-9

Citrullus Colocynthis Powder is the powder obtained from the dried, ground pulp of the bitter apple, Citrullus colocynthis, Cucurbitaceae

CAS 72986-41-5 / 84696-04-8

Citrus Aurantifolia Juice is the liquid expressed from the fresh pulp of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae

CAS 90063-52-8II/358

Citrus Aurantifolia Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruits of the Lime, Citrus aurantifolia, Rutaceae

CAS 8008-26-2 / 90063-52-8II/358

Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Water is an aqueous solution of the steam distillate obtained from the flowers of the Bitter Orange, Citrus a…

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

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the flowers of the Sweet Orange, Citrus aurantium L. var. dulcis L., R…

CAS 8028-48-6

Citrus Grandis Fruit Extract is an extract of the fruit of the Grapefruit, Citrus grandis, Rutaceae

CAS 90045-43-5 / 8016-20-4II/358

Citrus Grandis Juice is the liquid expressed from the fresh pulp of the Grapefruit, Citrus grandis, Rutaceae

CAS 90045-43-5 / 8016-20-4II/358

Citrus Grandis Leaf Extract is an extract of the leaves of the Grapefruit, Citrus grandis, Rutaceae

CAS 90045-43-5 / 8016-20-4II/358

Citrus Grandis Peel Extract is an extract of the peel of the Grapefruit, Citrus grandis, Rutaceae

CAS 90045-43-5 / 8016-20-4II/358

Citrus Grandis Seed Extract is an extract of the seeds of the Grapefruit, Citrus grandis, Rutaceae

CAS 90045-43-5 / 8016-20-4II/358

Citrus Limon Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract is an extract of the flowers, leaves and stems of the Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae

CAS 92346-89-9 / 84929-31-7II/358

Citrus Limon Fruit Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the fruit of Lemon, Citrus limon (L.), Rutaceae

CAS 8008-56-8II/358

How the TONIC function is used in CosIng

The TONIC function is assigned by the European Commission in the CosIng ingredient inventory. This page currently lists 303 ingredients carrying that function label in the dataset, which helps you move from a functional claim to the exact ingredients that use it.

Producing a feeling of well-being on skin and hair.

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 TONIC function, as defined in the EU CosIng database, describes the role this group of ingredients plays in a cosmetic formulation. There are currently 303 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 TONIC 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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