Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride

Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to India, United States. Derived from cottonseed oil, a byproduct of cotton plants (Malvaceae family) grown primarily in India and the United States. Produced through catalytic hydrogenation of cottonseed oil to increase stability and create a semi-solid texture.
Glycerides, cottonseed-oil mono-, hydrogenated
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
61789-07-9
Form
Liquid
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2022 survey
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR