Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride
AKA “Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
Fatty Acid
Ingredient Facts
Hydrogenated cottonseed glyceride
AKA: Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
Fatty Acid · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Fatty Acid
Clean
A soft, nourishing oil derived from cottonseed that melts into skin to lock in moisture and create a smooth, supple feel.
Effective at 30.0%
CAS #
61789-07-9
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Cotton has been used in traditional medicine for skin applications in various cultures. This ingredient is a modern synthetic creation combining hydrogenated cottonseed oil with glycerin, developed as a stable emollient for cosmetics.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.0005%
60.0%
0%84%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.3-4 | 0.001-3 | 0.01-15 | 0.0005-60 | 0.06-3
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Final report on the safety assessment of Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Cottonseed (Gossypium) Oil, Cottonseed Acid, Cottonseed Glyceride, and Hydrogena
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Cottonseed (Gossypium) Oil, Cottonseed Acid, Cottonseed Glyceride, and Hydrogena
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Final report on the safety assessment of Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Cottonseed (Gossypium) Oil, Cottonseed Acid, Cottonseed Glyceride, and Hydrogena
International journal of toxicology, 2001
Cottonseed Glyceride and Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil, Cottonseed (Gossypium) Oil, Cottonseed Acid, Cottonseed Glyceride, and Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Cottonseed Glyceride and Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Cottonseed Glyceride and Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride.
Raj PS, Bergfeld WF, Belsito DV, Cohen DE, Klaassen CD et al.
International journal of toxicology, 2023
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR