Cottonseed Glyceride
AKA “Cottonseed oil glyceride”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Cottonseed glyceride
AKA: Cottonseed oil glyceride
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Glycerides, cottonseed-oil mono-
Effective at 3.0%
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8029-44-5
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative of cottonseed oil developed in the 20th century for use as an emollient and conditioning ingredient in skincare and haircare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
Cottonseed Glyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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 Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR