Skin Conditioning
HYDROLYZED COTTONSEED PROTEIN
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A vegan hydrolyzed protein from cottonseed used to condition skin and hair. Behaves like other plant protein hydrolysates with a benign topical record at cosmetic levels.
Function
Skin benefits
- Plant-derived hydrolyzed protein
- Humectant and conditioning
- Substantive film
- Animal-free alternative to collagen
Known concerns
- Cottonseed allergen for sensitised users
- Trace gossypol if poorly purified
- Variable molecular weight by supplier
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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