Cottonseed (Gossypium) Oil
AKA “Gossypium Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Cottonseed (Gossypium) oil
AKA: Gossypium Oil
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
68334-00-9
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Moisturizing
Locks in moisture to keep skin soft and supple throughout the day
Wound Healing
Strengthens Barrier
Traditional Use
Cottonseed oil has been used in skin care and cosmetics since the 19th century as an emollient. It became widely adopted after cotton processing made the oil readily available as a byproduct.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR