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GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM SEED EXTRACT

CAS 8001-29-4 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

Cottonseed extract — provides fatty acids and tocopherols but raw cottonseed contains gossypol, a known toxin that must be removed. Pesticide residue concerns also keep it in the orange tier.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Cottonseed source of fatty acids and tocopherols
  • Conditioning and softening effects
  • Edible-oil heritage

Known concerns

  • Cottonseed contains gossypol — a polyphenolic toxin requiring removal/refinement
  • Pesticide residues common in conventional cotton
  • CIR has reviewed cottonseed oil more than seed extract specifically

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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