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Emollient

GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM SEED OIL

Updated
65

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Cottonseed oil — a linoleic-rich emollient with a long food-grade history. Refined forms are well tolerated, but unrefined oil can contain cytotoxic gossypol and may carry pesticide residues, so source quality matters.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Linoleic-rich emollient
  • Tocopherol antioxidant content
  • Long food-use safety record when refined

Known concerns

  • Unrefined oil contains gossypol, a cytotoxic phenol
  • Pesticide residue risk from non-organic cotton
  • Possible allergen cross-reactivity

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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