murphyCottonseed (Gossypium) Oil
AKA: Gossypium Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to India, United States, China. Derived from seeds of Gossypium plants in the Malvaceae family, primarily grown in India, the United States, and China. Extracted through mechanical pressing or solvent extraction of the cottonseed to obtain the crude oil.
Cottonseed (Gossypium) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
68334-00-9
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Moisturizing
Wound Healing
Strengthens Barrier
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR