Cotton Seed Extract
What Cotton Seed Extract is & what it does
Cotton Seed Extract is derived from the seeds of the cotton plant (Gossypium) and is used in skincare and sunscreen formulas as a skin-conditioning and emollient ingredient. It contains fatty acids and antioxidant compounds that can help soften and soothe the skin. A notable property is its content of natural lipids, which can support the skin's surface and improve the feel of a formula.
What does Cotton Seed Extract do in skincare?
Cotton Seed Extract is used as a skin-conditioning and emollient ingredient. It contains fatty acids and antioxidant compounds that can help soften, soothe, and support the skin's surface. It also contributes to the overall feel and richness of a formula.
Is Cotton Seed Extract natural or synthetic?
Cotton Seed Extract is natural in origin, derived from the seeds of the cotton plant (Gossypium). It is obtained by extracting compounds from the seeds. Processing methods can vary between manufacturers.
Is Cotton Seed Extract vegan?
Cotton Seed Extract is plant-derived, so the ingredient itself is suitable for vegan formulas. Whether a finished product is vegan depends on the other ingredients and the brand's practices. Check the full label or the brand's statements to confirm.
Sunscreens with Cotton Seed Extract
We rate 22 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream SPF50+/PA++++
90/100
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Tocobo Bio Watery Sun Cream
89/100
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Frezyderm Active Sun Screen Face Fluid SPF 50+
88/100
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Frezyderm Ac-norm Sun Screen Fluid Tinted SPF 50+
88/100
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IOPE Uv Shield Sun Protector Xp Spf 50+ Pa++++
83/100
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Man:yo Foundation-free Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa++++
83/100
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IOPE Uv Shield Sun Stick Spf 50+ Pa++++
82/100
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Mamonde Everyday Aqua Sun Cream SPF 50+
82/100
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Man:yo Foundation-free Sun Cream
81/100
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manyo Foundation-free Sun Cream
81/100