Japan Ingredient Glossary

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Moisturizing ingredients

Japanese ingredients used for moisturizing effects across cosmetics, foods, and supplements.

39 ingredients in this view.

FAQ: Moisturizing ingredients

Q. Why browse Japanese ingredients by ingredient function?

Browse Japanese ingredients by the functional benefit they deliver — brightening, antioxidant, gut health, sleep quality, etc. This page lists 39 ingredients tagged with the Moisturizing ingredient function, helping formulators and brand planners shortlist candidates by use case rather than by category alone. Examples include Alginic Acid, Amazake Extract, Angelica Acutiloba Root Extract, and Apple Ceramide.

Sources

  • OEM JAPAN — glossary navigation taxonomy
Q. Are 'Moisturizing' claims allowed in product marketing?

Function claims permitted on a finished product depend on the target market and regulatory pathway (cosmetic, quasi-drug, FFC, Tokuho, dietary supplement). The function tag here is an editorial summary of the ingredient's documented or traditional benefit, not an approved claim. Always verify claim wording against your target-market rules.

Sources

  • MHLW — claim restrictions under PMD Act
  • FTC — claim substantiation guidelines (US dietary supplements)