COSMOS APPROVED raw materials (without organic content)

This is a non-exhaustive list and only contains non organic raw materials which have been applied for approval and can be used in the composition of cosmetic products certified to the COSMOS-standard.
A separate list contains certified raw materials that have organic content.
The technical verification of these raw materials is based on the documentary evidence provided by their manufacturer and applies to the current year.

NOTE :  the raw materials approved in compliance with Version 3.1 of the COSMOS-standard may still be used until December 1st, 2025 for any finished products currently certified according to Version 3.1 of the Standard.

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COSMOS-standard Definition:

PPAI = Physically Processed Agro-Ingredient CPAI = Chemically Processed Agro-Ingredient   PeMo = Petrochemical Moieties NNI = Non Natural Ingredient 

Commercial name INCI PPAI % PPAI Organic % CPAI % CPAI Organic % PeMo % NNI % Company name Certified by Functions Restrictions Version Brand name
NEOZONE 4000/COSMOZONE 4000 Ozonized sunflower seed oil. 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % COSMOPROJECT SPA ICEA
4.1 COSMOPROJECT SPA
NEROLI OIL MOROCCO LMR CSM / 100 % - 0 % - 0 % 0 % LMR by IFF ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • UV ABSORBER 
4.1
NEROLI OIL TUNISIA LMR CSM / 100 % - 0 % - 0 % 0 % LMR by IFF ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • UV ABSORBER 
4.1
Neutral alcohol anhydrous denatured with tert. butanol and dentoniumbenzoate Ethanol 0 % - 99.90 % - 0 % 0.10 % Berkel AHK Alkoholhandel GmbH & Co. KG ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • PRESERVATIVE 
  • SOLVENT 
  • Use only in COSMOS NATURAL products
4.1
Neutralalkohol k.b.A. vergällt mit 5,2 kg Triethylcitrat/hl A. (1420TR) ALCOHOL DENAT. 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % Berkel AHK Alkoholhandel GmbH & Co. KG ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • SOLVENT 
  • Use only in COSMOS NATURAL products
4.1
Neutralalkohol k.b.A. vergällt mit Dermosoft 700 B (11kg) (1420DS) ALCOHOL DENAT. 0 % - 97.80 % - 0 % 0 % Berkel AHK Alkoholhandel GmbH & Co. KG ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • SOLVENT 
  • Use only in COSMOS NATURAL products
4.1
Neutralalkohol k.b.A. vergällt mit Dermosoft 700B (7kg/hl A.) (1420DS7) ALCOHOL DENAT. 0 % - 98.60 % - 0 % 0 % Berkel AHK Alkoholhandel GmbH & Co. KG ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • SOLVENT 
  • Use only in COSMOS NATURAL products
4.1
Neutralalkohol vergällt mit 5,2 kg Triethylcitrat/hl A. (1410TR) ALCOHOL DENAT. 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % Berkel AHK Alkoholhandel GmbH & Co. KG ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • SOLVENT 
  • Use only in COSMOS NATURAL products
4.1
Neutralalkohol vergällt mit Dermosoft 700B (11 kg) (1622S) ALCOHOL DENAT. 0 % - 97.80 % - 0 % 0 % Berkel AHK Alkoholhandel GmbH & Co. KG ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • SOLVENT 
  • Use only in COSMOS NATURAL products
4.1
Neutralalkohol vergällt mit Isopropanol und Tertiärbutanol (1614V/1615V) ALCOHOL DENAT. 0 % - 94.92 % - 0 % 5.08 % Berkel AHK Alkoholhandel GmbH & Co. KG ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • SOLVENT 
  • Use only in COSMOS NATURAL products
4.1
Neutralalkohol vergällt mit Tertiärbutanol und Denatoniumbenzoat (1616DT) ALCOHOL DENAT. 0 % - 99.92 % - 0 % 0.08 % Berkel AHK Alkoholhandel GmbH & Co. KG ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • SOLVENT 
  • Use only in COSMOS NATURAL products
4.1
NG CENTELLA STEMS* Glycerin (and) Centella Asiatica Meristem Cell Culture (and) Xanthan Gum 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % SEDERMA SAS ECOCERT GREENLIFE
4.1
NG ECHINACEA STEMS* Glycerin (and) Echinacea Angustifolia Meristem Cell Culture (and) Xanthan Gum 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % SEDERMA SAS ECOCERT GREENLIFE
4.1
NG EVERMAT Butylene Glycol (and) Enantia Chlorantha Bark Extract (and) Oleanolic Acid 5.03 % - 94.97 % - 0 % 0 % SEDERMA SAS ECOCERT GREENLIFE
4.1
NG GARDENIA STEMS* Glycerin (and) Gardenia Jasminoides Meristem Cell Culture (and) Xanthan Gum 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % SEDERMA SAS ECOCERT GREENLIFE
4.1
NG KOMBUCHKA Saccharomyces/Xylinium Black Tea Ferment (and) Glycerin 0 % - 99.40 % - 0 % 0.60 % SEDERMA SAS ECOCERT GREENLIFE
4.1
NG LEONTOPOD STEMS* Glycerin (and) Leontopodium Alpinum Meristem Cell Culture (and) Xanthan Gum 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % SEDERMA SAS ECOCERT GREENLIFE
4.1
Niacinamide(Nicotinamide) Niacinamide 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % CANGZHOU LINGANG YANUO BIOPHARMA CO.,LTD ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • ANTI-SEBORRHEIC 
  • HUMECTANT 
  • SKIN CONDITIONING AND PROTECTING 
4.1
Nicotinamide/Niacinamide plant extracts 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % Jiangxi Haven Biochemical CO.,LTD. ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • SKIN CONDITIONING AND PROTECTING 
4.1
Nigellin Amber (Black seed extract) Nigella Sativa Seed Extract 100 % - 0 % - 0 % 0 % SABINSA CORPORATION ECOCERT GREENLIFE
4.1
NIGUELLA EXTRACT H.GL. - M.S. (Code: 41121) Water (and) Glycerin (and) Nigella Sativa Seed Extract (and) Sodium Benzoate (and) Potassium Sorbate. 8.48 % - 50.89 % - 0 % 0.50 % PROVITAL, S.A. ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • SKIN CONDITIONING AND PROTECTING 
4.1
NIKKOL Decaglyn 1-M Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % NIPPON SURFACTANT INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • EMULSION STABILISING 
  • SURFACTANT 
  • Sustainable palm
4.1
NIKKOL Decaglyn 1-MVEX PN Polyglyceryl-10 Myristate 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % NIPPON SURFACTANT INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • EMULSION STABILISING 
  • SURFACTANT 
  • Sustainable palm
4.1
NIKKOL Hexaglyn 1-M POLYGLYCERYL-6 MYRISTATE 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % NIPPON SURFACTANT INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • EMULSION STABILISING 
  • SURFACTANT 
  • Sustainable palm
4.1
NIKKOL LK-120 (POTASSIUM LAURATE) Potassium Laurate 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % NIPPON SURFACTANT INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • FOAMING 
  • Sustainable palm
4.1
NIKKOL MGS-BV2 Glyceryl Stearate 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % NIPPON SURFACTANT INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • EMULSION STABILISING 
  • SURFACTANT 
  • Sustainable palm
4.1
NIKKOL MK-140 (POTASSIUM MYRISTATE) Potassium Myristate 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % NIPPON SURFACTANT INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • FOAMING 
  • Sustainable palm
4.1
NIKKOL NIKKOMULESE 41 ECO Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate (and) Behenyl Alcohol (and) Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % NIPPON SURFACTANT INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • MOISTURISING 
  • Sustainable palm
4.1
NIKKOL NIKKOMULESE 41S Behenyl Alcohol (and) Polyglyceryl-10 Pentastearate (and) Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % NIPPON SURFACTANT INDUSTRIES CO., LTD. ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • MOISTURISING 
  • Sustainable palm
4.1
Nine LTE Complex-PD(CM) Water (and) Propanediol (and) Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract (and) Iris Versicolor Extract (and) Rubus Fruticosus (Blackberry) Fruit Extract (and) Ribes Nigrum (Black Currant) Fruit Extract (and) Nigella Sativa Seed Extract (and) Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract (and) Tuber Melanosporum Extract (and) Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract (and) Viola Mandshurica Flower Extract 27.87 % - 40.00 % - 0 % 0 % The Garden of Naturalsolution Co., Ltd. ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • Sustainable palm
4.1
NIO-COMPLEX Quercetin (and) Morinda Citrifolia Fruit Extract (and) Magnolol/Honokiol (and) Plyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate (and) Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate (and) Sorbitan Oleate (and) Aqua 7.75 % - 47.75 % - 0 % 0 % NATURALIS ECOCERT GREENLIFE
4.1
NIO-SLIM Punica Granatum Seed Extract (and) Soy Isoflavones (and) Caffeine (and) Polyglyceryl-10 Dipalmitate (and) Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate (and) Sorbitan Oleate (and) Cetyl Phosphate (and) Aqua 15.50 % - 42.00 % - 0 % 0 % NATURALIS ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • Use only in leave-on products
4.1
NMN β - nicotinamide mononucleotide 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % Jiangxi Haven Biochemical CO.,LTD. ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • TONIC 
  • Sustainable palm
4.1
NOIX DE COCO HUILE FERMENTEE (710177) Cocos Nucifera Oil 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % GREENTECH ECOCERT GREENLIFE
4.1
NORI COMPLEX (Code: 42431) Water (and) Glycerin (and) Porphyra Umbilicalis Extract (and) Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum (and) Sodium Benzoate (and) Potassium Sorbate. 12.09 % - 28.82 % - 0 % 0.48 % PROVITAL, S.A. ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • SKIN CONDITIONING AND PROTECTING 
4.1
NovaCosma TEC TRIETHYL CITRATE 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % Novasol N.V. Cosmecert
4.1
NOVAROM® Rosemary Oil Forte Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (and) Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract 8.95 % - 91.05 % - 0 % 0 % CRODAROM ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • Sustainable palm
4.1
novoHYAL Hyaluron LMW 45 - 55 kDa SODIUM HYALURONATE 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % novoclon GmbH IONC
  • HUMECTANT 
4.1
novoHYAL Hyaluron Oligomer <10 kDa SODIUM HYALURONATE 0 % - 100 % - 0 % 0 % novoclon GmbH IONC
  • HUMECTANT 
4.1
novoVIT TOCOPHEROL MIX TM 70 non-GMO * Tocopherol (and) Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil 100 % - 0 % - 0 % 0 % novoclon GmbH IONC
  • EMULSION STABILISING 
  • SURFACTANT 
4.1
NS Phytomoist Natural Lex Water (and) Glycerin (and) Betaine (and) Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract (and) Glyceryl Caprylate (and) Glyceryl Undecylenate 10.90 % - 10.95 % - 0 % 0 % NEXT STEP LABORATORIES ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • HUMECTANT 
  • MOISTURISING 
  • SKIN CONDITIONING AND PROTECTING 
4.1
Nulec©-P SOY 700 NGM Lecithin 100 % - 0 % - 0 % 0 % SHANKAR NUTRICON PRIVATE LIMITED ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • MOISTURISING 
  • SMOOTHING 
4.1
Number 6 Propanediol (and) Water (and) Persea Gratissima Fruit Extract 40.00 % - 59.70 % - 0 % 0 % LABORATOIRES EXPANSCIENCE - DIVISION ACTIFS COSMETIQUES ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • Sustainable palm
4.1
Nutmeg Oil Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil 100 % - 0 % - 0 % 0 % Golden Grove Naturals Pty Ltd ACO
4.1
Nutmeg Oil Myristica Fragrans (Nutmeg) Kernel Oil 100 % - 0 % - 0 % 0 % PT. Van Aroma ACO
4.1
NWD-8462 Titanium Dioxide Natural Wax Dispersion Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) (and) Heptyl Undecylenate (and) Hydrogenated Rapeseed Oil 0 % - 50.00 % - 0 % 0 % Sun Chemical Colors & Effects GmbH IONC
  • COLORANT 
  • Use only in sunscreen product and decorative cosmetic product
4.1
NYMPHAEA LOTUS EAU (SB) (340290) / NYMPHAEA LOTUS WATER (SB) (340290) Aqua (and) Nymphaea Lotus Flower Extract (and) Citric Acid (and) Sodium Benzoate (and) Potassium Sorbate 20.25 % - 1.00 % - 0 % 0.45 % GREENTECH ECOCERT GREENLIFE
4.1
Nympheline Prov Propanediol (and) Water (and) Nymphaea Alba Flower 29.00 % - 71.00 % - 0 % 0 % CEP - GROUPE SOLABIA ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • Sustainable palm
4.1
OAKWOOD CO2 MD 40PCT TEC LMR CSM / 100 % - 0 % - 0 % 0 % LMR by IFF ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • UV ABSORBER 
4.1
OAKWOOD RECT 8PCT TEC LMR CSM Triethyl Citrate Quercus Robur Wood Extract 8.00 % - 92.00 % - 0 % 0 % LMR by IFF ECOCERT GREENLIFE
  • UV ABSORBER 
4.1