What Are the Beauty Benefits of Cotton According to Your Skin?

People with sensitive skin are typically prone to feelings of discomfort, especially on the face. These symptoms include redness, continuous tingling, tightness and itching, or even a slight burning sensation. 

The cotton extract calms irritation 

and increases the skin's tolerance level.

These are plant cells taken directly from the plant and multiplied in a controlled culture medium. Regarding their biological mechanisms, they act by decreasing the release of inflammation mediators, molecules synthesized by keratinocytes in response to external aggressions but which cause a sensation of irritation. They also limit the production of free radicals induced by UV rays which accelerate skin aging. Thanks to this double action, the skin, freed from the sensations of irritations and rather protected, can better defend itself against the daily aggressions and oxidations.

General cellular oxidation caused by repeated attacks by free radicals accelerates skin aging. Many situations can lead to the appearance of an excess of free radicals (induced lipid peroxidation) such as exposure to heavy metals and pollutant residues but also UV rays, smoking, stress…

This cotton extract limits the release of MDA (malondialdehyde) during lipid peroxidation induced by pollutant residues and heavy metals. MDA, naturally present in tissues, is a manifestation of oxidative stress. It is derived from the action of reactive oxygen derivatives on polyunsaturated fatty acids. Thus, by fighting against oxidative stress, native cotton cells limit skin aging and the appearance and accentuation of wrinkles.

Cotton oil is obtained from the cold pressing of cottonseed capsules. This plant oil is generally refined to eliminate the gossypol, a natural toxin that forms a protective layer around the seeds.

It is characterized by a high concentration of essential fatty acids, including omega-6 and omega-3. It also contains a significant number of sterols that are both soothing and calming. Regarding its beauty benefits, it nourishes the skin and prevents skin dryness caused by various environmental factors. In addition, it contributes to the maintenance of the skin's hydration which is essential to avoid itching, irritations and possible sensations of discomfort. 

In addition, cottonseed oil does not leave a greasy film on the surface of the skin after its application. It is silky and velvety to the touch and has almost no smell.