Cottonseed Acid

Cottonseed Acid molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Cottonseed fatty acid
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Acid
Not Clean
OriginGossypium species (Malvaceae family) are native to tropical regions worldwide. Cold-pressed from the seed to obtain cottonseed oil, then hydrolyzed to produce fatty acids.
Fatty acids, cottonseed-oil
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
68308-51-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR