Characteristics
- INCI
- Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
- Ru.
- Cotton Seed Oil
- CAS
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8001-29-4
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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232-280-7
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- skin conditioning
- Irritancy
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2 / 5
Irritation potential: 0–5, where 5 is the highest irritation rating for the ingredient.
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3 / 5
Comedogenicity index: 0–5. A non-comedogenic ingredient (0–1) is unlikely to cause cosmetic acne.
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Who it's for
Description
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil is cottonseed oil, a plant oil pressed from the seeds of the cotton plant. In skincare, it’s mainly used as an emollient, meaning it helps soften skin and reduce the dry, tight feeling that can come from cleansing or weather exposure. It contains a mix of fatty acids, especially linoleic acid, which can help support a smoother, more comfortable skin feel. In hair products, it can add slip, shine, and a lightweight conditioning effect.
This ingredient tends to suit people looking for a simple, nourishing oil in moisturizers, body lotions, cleansers, hair masks, and scalp products. It can be especially useful for normal to dry skin and for hair that feels rough or dull. Because it’s usually lighter than some richer plant oils, it may appeal to those who want softness without a very heavy finish.
Caveat: as with any oil, it may feel too rich for some very oily or acne-prone users, depending on the formula and concentration. If you’re sensitive to plant-derived ingredients, patch testing is a sensible idea. Overall, it’s a straightforward conditioning ingredient rather than a dramatic active.
Products with Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil (658 total)
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