Hydrolyzed Cottonseed Protein

AKA: Cotton protein

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Clean

OriginNative to Global. Derived from cottonseed, a byproduct of cotton production in the Malvaceae plant family worldwide. Produced through enzymatic or acid hydrolysis of cottonseed protein to break down polypeptides into smaller peptides.

Protein hydrolyzates, cottonseed

Family

Malvaceae (Mallow family)

Plant Part

Seed

Form

Powder

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Functions

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks in moisture

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

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.

CIR · report published 2022

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR