Hydrolyzed Cottonseed Protein
AKA “Cotton protein, Cottonseed protein
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Hydrolyzed cottonseed protein
AKA: Cotton protein
Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
Protein hydrolyzates, cottonseed
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Powder
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Cotton has been used in traditional medicine and textiles for millennia. The hydrolyzed protein extract is a modern development designed to provide plant-based protein conditioning and film-forming benefits.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR