What it is
This ingredient is derived from parts of the Levant cotton plant, Gossypium herbaceum, and is included as a plant-based conditioning agent. It is used to support a soft, comfortable skin feel and is often promoted for its soothing character. Composition varies with the plant part and extraction method used.
Safety & warnings
Generally well tolerated as a botanical extract; as with any plant-derived ingredient, sensitive individuals may occasionally react.
Origin & sourcing
Natural, obtained by extraction from the cotton plant (Gossypium herbaceum).
Questions everyone asks
What is gossypium herbaceum extract?
It is a botanical extract from the cotton plant, used in cosmetics as a skin-conditioning and soothing ingredient.
Is it the same as cottonseed oil?
No. The extract is a broader plant extract, while cottonseed oil is the fixed oil pressed specifically from the seeds.