Gossypium herbaceum (Cotton) seed oil
AKA: Levant Cotton, Cotton Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
8001-29-4
Form
Oil
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
UV Protection
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Cotton seed has been used in traditional medicine across Africa and Asia for skin conditioning. The oil was historically applied to skin and hair in folk remedies; modern extraction became widespread in the 20th century as an affordable, lightweight emollient.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR