Gossypium herbaceum (Hydrogenated Cottonseed) oil
AKA “Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Gossypium herbaceum (Hydrogenated Cottonseed) oil
AKA: Hydrogenated Cottonseed Oil
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Essential Oil
Clean
Hydrogenated cottonseed oil from India and Africa softens and nourishes skin and hair, locking in moisture for a smooth, conditioned feel.
CAS #
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Form
Oil
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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.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Cottonseed oil has been used for centuries as a cooking and body oil in traditional medicine across Africa and Asia. Hydrogenation of the oil was developed in the early 20th century to improve stability and texture in 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
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Industry Max
Industry typically uses up to 60.0% in leave-on products (3 products reported). Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 577).
Regulatory Agencies
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: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR