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Emollient

GOSSYPIUM HERBACEUM SEED OIL

CAS 8001-29-4 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A cotton seed oil used as a soft, lightweight emollient. Generally safe in refined cosmetic grades; only concern is residual gossypol if poorly refined.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Conditioning emollient
  • Source of linoleic acid and tocopherols
  • Soft, dry skin feel
  • Compatible with many skin types

Known concerns

  • Trace gossypol if poorly refined
  • Rare cotton allergy
  • Polyunsaturate oxidation

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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