murphyGossypium herbaceum (Cotton) seed oil
AKA: Levant Cotton, Cotton Seed Oil
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Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginGossypium herbaceum is native to India and Africa, belonging to the Malvaceae family. Cold-pressed from the seed.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing / plus 1 case report (CIR 287 and 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.08–32%
Rinse-off0.004–29%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2010 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR