Cottonseed Oil 50 ml

Why refined cotton oil suits both home and studio skincare projects

Refined cotton oil in a 50 ml bottle is a lightweight vegetable oil pressed from cottonseed and then purified for cosmetic and other applications. This compact volume works well for home-based formulators and small trial batches, allowing makers to test the oil in a recipe before committing to larger production runs. The product belongs to the Liquid Basic Oils category, which brings together lightweight plant oils known for fast absorption and smooth spreadability on skin.

Globally, cotton oil is widely used across the food industry as a frying and baking ingredient, in margarine production, and in preserved foods, while in cosmetics it serves as a base for emulsions, creams, lotions and massage blends. Formulators value it for a light feel that softens skin without leaving a heavy residue. In industrial cosmetic manufacturing the oil is introduced into body care products, hair care formulas, and makeup removers. Beyond personal care, cotton oil also appears in technical lubricants and certain household chemical formulations, reflecting its versatility across sectors.

Within a cosmetic recipe, the oil is typically added to the oil phase of an emulsion during heating to around 70-75 degrees Celsius, alongside other oils and waxes. Recommended dosage ranges from 5 to 30 percent of the total oil phase, depending on the desired texture of the finished product. Cotton oil blends smoothly with other light oils such as Peanut Oil, which adds extra nourishing qualities, and with Hemp Oil, rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids. For richer cream textures, formulators often pair cotton oil with Liquid Shea Butter, which contributes additional stability and emollient properties to the final blend.

In decorative cosmetics, cotton oil frequently functions as a carrier for pigment dispersion in liquid lipsticks, lip glosses and cream eyeshadows. Its mild natural scent also makes it a practical dilution medium for fragrance compositions in perfumery work. When used in candle production, the oil can act as a supporting ingredient that adds flexibility to the wax blend, though its primary applications remain skincare and food processing.

Store in a dry cool place in a hermetically closed container, protect from light.

Lightweight body lotion with cotton oil

Refined cotton oil 12 g

Liquid shea butter 8 g

Emulsifying wax 5 g

Distilled water 70 g

Broad spectrum preservative 1 g

Vitamin E oil 2 g

Combine the cotton oil, shea butter and emulsifying wax in one container and heat over a water bath to 70 degrees Celsius. Warm the water separately to the same temperature and slowly pour it into the oil blend while whisking continuously until a smooth lotion forms. Once the mixture cools to 40 degrees, stir in the preservative and vitamin E, then transfer the finished lotion into a clean bottle.

Listed under the INCI name Cotton Seed Oil.

FAQ

How does the color and odor of Cottonseed Oil 50 ml vary between lots?

The oil has a characteristic smell.

What pack options are available for Cottonseed Oil 50 ml?

The product comes in 50 ml packaging. Other options are listed on the label or in the specification.

How can I obtain the COA and specification for Cottonseed Oil 50 ml?

Current documents for this product are listed in the «Documents» block of the product card.