Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride

What is Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride?

Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride is a lipid ingredient obtained by hydrogenating glycerides from cottonseed oil, a byproduct of cotton plants. This process saturates the fatty acid chains, primarily stearic, palmitic, and oleic acids esterified with glycerol, yielding a stable, waxy mixture of mono-, di-, and triglycerides. Commonly found in lotions, creams, shampoos, and cleansing products, it works by reducing surface tension between oil and water phases, enabling uniform blending and preventing separation. As an emollient, it deposits a thin film on the skin to enhance texture and flexibility, while its surfactant properties support gentle foaming and rinse-off in washes. This versatile component contributes to product stability and sensory appeal without greasiness.

Comedogenic Rating 0/5 Low risk of clogging pores

EWG Safety Rating 1-5 View on EWG →

Roles in Formulation

This ingredient serves the following purposes in cosmetic formulations:

Surfactant

Lowers surface tension to enable cleansing, emulsifying, and foaming; central to shampoos, body washes, and many emulsions and micellar systems.

Emulsifying agent

Enables stable mixing of oil and water phases by forming an interfacial film, helping create lotions, creams, and cleansers with consistent texture.

Emollient

Softens and smooths skin by filling in surface roughness and improving slip; can also help reduce moisture loss when paired with occlusives and film formers.

Skin conditioning agent

Maintains skin softness, smoothness, and flexibility.

Benefits

Supports even mixing of oils and water for consistent product textures.

Softens skin surface for improved smoothness and slip.

Aids mild cleansing through surface tension reduction.

Who It's For

A quick guide for who this ingredient may suit (and who should be cautious).

Who May Benefit	Who Should Avoid
People with normal to dry skin seeking softening effects.	Those with known cottonseed allergies.
Individuals preferring plant-based emulsifiers in daily routines.	People sensitive to seed-derived lipids.
Users of emulsions like lotions needing stable formulas.	Individuals avoiding hydrogenated ingredients on principle.

Safety Notes

Rated low comedogenic potential, suitable for acne-prone skin.
Generally recognized as safe in cosmetic concentrations by review panels.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride

What is Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride?

A stable lipid from hydrogenated cottonseed oil glycerides, used for emulsifying, softening, and cleansing in cosmetics.

Is it safe for sensitive skin?

It shows low irritation potential and is non-comedogenic, suitable for many formulations.

What products contain it?

Found in creams, lotions, shampoos, and cleansers for texture and stability.