Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Fruit Water
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Fruit Water
GOS
8/10
Concern level
High concern
Aqueous distillate derived from the fruit/seed portion of Gossypium herbaceum (cotton). In cosmetics it is mainly used as a water-phase botanical ingredient for light hydration, solvent action, and marketing appeal. It is not a high-activity treatment ingredient and typically functions similarly to a hydrosol or botanical water.
Pore-clogging
Non-comedogenic
Pregnancy
Safe
Regulatory
No data
Benefits
MoisturizingSoothing
Chemical Properties
pH Range
5.00 - 7.50Typical Concentration
1.00% - 100.00%Skin Type Compatibility
dry skin7/10
oily skin7/10
sensitive skin7/10
acne prone7/10
mature skin6/10
normal skin8/10
Interactions
incompatible with: No well-established direct incompatibilities; standard preservation and microbial-control systems are important in water-based formulas.
Risks & Warnings
Generally low-risk, but botanical waters can still cause rare irritation or allergy, especially in users sensitive to cotton-derived materials, plant extracts, or product preservatives used to stabilize the water.
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