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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
Part of the plant extracted:
Seeds
Location:
Africa, Asia (India).
Flowering:
End of summer - start of autumn.
Provenance, origin:
France
Phytochemical composition:
Flavonoids, glycosides, steroids, saponins, resins, carbohydrates, proteins, and phenolic compounds, tannins.
Sensorial properties:
Appearance: Liquid; Colour: Yellow; Odour: Characteristic;
Physical characteristics:
Density = 1.120 - 1.150; pH: 4.5 - 6.5; Soluble in water.
Benefits:
Softening, soothing, supple-making, regenerating.
Concerns:
Suitable for all skin types.
Details
Usage
Facial Care (creams, serums, tonics, makeup removers); Body Care (shower gels, hand and foot creams, cleansing oils, massage oils); Hair Care (shampoos, scalp serums).
Method of Preservation
Store away from light, moisture and temperature fluctuations. Recommended storage temperature: 15 - 25 °C.
Contraindications, Usage Precautions
There are no contraindications to the use of cotton plant extract. Indeed, it can be used by pregnant and/or breastfeeding women as well as young children.
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Cultivated for centuries for the production of textiles (cotton, denim) and oil, the herbaceous cotton plant is a delicate species that requires warmth, irrigation, fertilisers, and protection against insects as it quickly depletes the soil. A common plant, its cultivation, although demanding, is widespread from the United States to Asia, and across Africa. On this continent, it is used both as food for bovines and as a medicinal plant. Globally, the white cotton flowers evoke both the idea of a cocoon and a sense of well-being. In cosmetics, cotton extract is softening, it soothes the scalp while aiding skin regeneration.