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Cotton Seed Oil
Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil
A featherlight oil from the cotton seed, for soft, comforted, supple-looking skin.
| INCI name | Gossypium Herbaceum (Cotton) Seed Oil |
|---|---|
| Type | Plant oil — softening & barrier comfort |
| Origin | Peloponnese, Greece |
| Key benefit | Soft, supple, comforted-looking skin |
| Suits | All skin types, especially dry, delicate and sensitive-feeling skin |
What is this
Cotton Seed Oil
Cotton seed oil is a light plant oil pressed from the seeds of Gossypium herbaceum, the cotton plant. Naturally rich in linoleic acid and vitamin E, it is used in skincare as a fast-absorbing emollient that helps soften skin and support a comfortable, supple-feeling moisture barrier.
Where is it found
Peloponnese, Greece
In the Peloponnese, cotton fields turn white at the end of summer, when the bolls split open under the Mediterranean sun. The seeds — long treated as a humble by-product of the fiber harvest — are pressed for their silken oil. It is a patient, unhurried agriculture that lets the season set the pace.
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Formulas with cotton seed oil
Noctis Longevity Night Serum
78.00 $
Silky night serum • 65 ingredients • 90% natural origin • nourishing overnight repair
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Ionis Toning Mist
37.00 $
Hyaluronic acid + Japanese yuzu + prebiotics hydrating & brightening toning mist
Cleanser Duo
70.00 $
67 refined ingredients • 92–97% natural origin • deep cleansing, hydration & soothing care
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser
38.00 $
Enzymatic complex + longevity botanicals for gentle, brightening daily cleansing
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Noctis Longevity Night Serum
78.00 $
Silky night serum • 65 ingredients • 90% natural origin • nourishing overnight repair
Noctis Night Deep Cleanser
39.00 $
Argan + Brazil Nut + babassu lipid-rich night cleanser for comfort and barrier support
Ionis Toning Mist
37.00 $
Hyaluronic acid + Japanese yuzu + prebiotics hydrating & brightening toning mist
Cleanser Duo
70.00 $
67 refined ingredients • 92–97% natural origin • deep cleansing, hydration & soothing care
Photogena Facial Treatment Cleanser
38.00 $
Enzymatic complex + longevity botanicals for gentle, brightening daily cleansing
Lucis Protecting Day Serum
68.00 $
Niacinamide + hyaluronic acid + vitamin C brightening and firming day serum
Noctis Longevity Night Cream
68.00 $
Powerful anti-aging cream overnight with argan oil, babassu, and Brazil nut for deep nourishment and elasticity.
Renova The Eye Cream
69.00 $
Açaí + vitamin E brightening eye cream • 61 refined ingredients for dark circles, radiance & firmness
Every ingredient in our library serves one measure of success — skin longevity — the years skin keeps its strength, moisture and evenness.
Questions about cotton seed oil
Is cotton seed oil good for skin?
Yes — refined cotton seed oil is a soft, non-fragrant plant oil rich in linoleic acid and vitamin E. It absorbs quickly, helps soften skin and supports a comfortable moisture barrier, which is why The Nine Aurora uses it across day, night and eye formulas.
Does cotton seed oil clog pores?
Cotton seed oil is lightweight and quickly absorbed, with a high proportion of linoleic acid — the fatty acid lighter oils are prized for. In well-balanced formulations it leaves skin supple rather than greasy, making it comfortable even for combination skin.
What makes cotton seed oil special in skincare?
Its balance: roughly half of the oil is linoleic acid, accompanied by naturally high vitamin E. Together they help soften skin, smooth the look of dryness and defend against environmental stressors — all in a light, odorless oil that layers elegantly.
Is the cotton seed oil used in cosmetics safe?
Yes. Cosmetic-grade cotton seed oil is refined, and safety assessments consider it non-sensitizing and non-irritating at the concentrations used in skincare. The Nine Aurora sources refined oil pressed from seeds of cotton grown in the Peloponnese, Greece.
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