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In the CosIng database, some cosmetic ingredients may have a function marked as not reported, meaning the manufacturer or data source did not specify the specific cosmetic role of the substance. This does not mean that the component is useless or prohibited: CosIng explicitly explains that the database is informational in nature, and the very presence of the INCI name in the list is neither a confirmation of the permitted use nor a description of all possible properties of the ingredient. In addition, the European Glossary of ingredient names is intended primarily for correct labeling on packaging, rather than as a complete guide to the functions of each substance. (single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu)
In practice, such substances can still affect the formula: they work as solvents, carriers, auxiliary components of the emulsion, stabilizers, softening additives, or simply be part of a plant extract with a complex composition. Their contribution is more often estimated not by the function line in the database, but by the chemical nature, concentration, and place in the formulation. Therefore, ingredients marked not reported can participate in skin and hair care indirectly — to improve the distribution of the product, maintain texture uniformity, affect sensory perception and asset compatibility, even if this is not specifically recorded in the function description. (single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu)
Typical examples here depend on the specific INCI: this status is sometimes found in individual extracts, complex mixtures of natural origin, or rare excipients for which the standard cosmetic role is simply not specified in the open description. Therefore, when evaluating consumer properties, it is more important to look at the entire composition of the product and the position of the ingredient in the list, and not just at the function mark. In other words, not reported is the absence of a stated classification rather than a characteristic of effectiveness or safety in itself. (single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu)