Cotton plant extract

Commonly known as:   Extract from the seed of the cotton plant, Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Extract (I.N.C.I.).

Botanical name:   Gossypium Herbaceum

Extraction process:   A blend of Gossypium Herbaceum seeds with water and glycerine, extracted using microwave technology, followed by filtration, pH adjustment with a solution of potassium sorbate (potassium salt of sorbic acid), and a final filtration.

Family:   Malvaceae

Extracted part of the plant:   Seeds

Cultivation area, origin:   Africa, Asia (India).

Blooming:   End of summer - start of autumn.

Origin, provenance:   France

Phytochemical composition:   Flavonoids, glycosides, steroids, saponins, resins, carbohydrates, proteins, and phenolic compounds, tannins.

Sensory properties:   Appearance: Liquid; Colour: Yellow; Odour: Characteristic;

Physical properties:   Density = 1.120 - 1.150; pH: 4.5 - 6.5; Soluble in water.

Concerns:   Softening, soothing, supple-making, regenerating.

Effect:   Suitable for all skin types.