Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
A cottonseed oil. It softens skin and supports the barrier, a source of linoleic acid. Well tolerated.
Evidence by route
Topical application
A nourishing plant oil. Safe.
- CIR Cosmetic Ingredient Review safety assessment
How to read tiers A–F
- BLimited evidence. One RCT or several controlled studies with limitations
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil is the oil extracted from cotton seeds. Its INCI name is Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil. In a formula it is an emollient that softens the skin and supplies linoleic acid, a fatty acid useful for the skin barrier. On efficacy: as an emollient and barrier support it genuinely works. Linoleic acid helps keep the stratum corneum cohesive and reduce water loss. It is not a dramatic active, but its emollient role is well grounded. Applied topically it has no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding. General tolerance is good, with a low irritation and allergy potential. One important point: its comedogenicity is moderate to high (3 of 5), so people with oily or acne-prone skin should use it with caution or choose lighter formulas.
Frequently asked questions
Is Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil safe during pregnancy?
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil for?
Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil and what does it do in cosmetics?
A cottonseed oil.
Is Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil comedogenic?
On the Fulton scale 3/5 – moderate comedogenicity. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
What's the INCI name for Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil?
The INCI name is Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil. It may also appear as: Cotton Seed Oil.
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