murphyHydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
AKA: Hydrogenated Gossypium Herbaceum Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginCottonseed oil is derived from seeds of Gossypium species (Malvaceae family), native to India and the United States. Cold-pressed from the seeds to extract the oil. The oil is then hydrogenated through catalytic processing to improve stability and raise its melting point for cosmetic use.
Cottonseed oil, hydrogenated
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
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed4 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
5 studies / 5 not sensitizing (CIR 287 and 577)
Eye Irritant in Testing
1 study / 1 irritating / reactions mild (CIR 287)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
5 studies / 2 irritating / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating / reactions mild (CIR 287 and 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.001–24%
Rinse-off0.01–0.1%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2010 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR