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COTTONSEED OIL/PALM OIL AMINOPROPANEDIOL ESTERS.

Insufficient Data CAS - / SKIN CONDITIONING

This unique skin conditioning ester is created by transesterifying Gossypium Herabceum (Cotton) Seed Oil and Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil with Aminopropanediol. It synergistically combines the nourishing fatty acids and antioxidants from its parent oils with a ceramide-mimicking structure, aiming to support skin barrier integrity and deliver soothing hydration.

Summary

Skin Conditioning Moisturizing Antioxidant Anti-inflammatory Barrier Support Skin Soothing

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions as a skin conditioning agent by leveraging the benefits of its constituent oils and its unique ester structure. Cottonseed oil contributes a rich profile of moisturizing fatty acids, notably linoleic acid, which is crucial for maintaining skin barrier function. It also offers antioxidant protection through Vitamin E and possesses anti-inflammatory properties. Palm oil further enhances this profile with glycerides of palmitic, oleic, and linoleic acids. The incorporation of aminopropanediol in the ester structure is hypothesized to enable barrier repair and skin soothing activities, potentially by mimicking essential ceramide-like lipids found naturally in the skin.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

The fatty acid composition of cottonseed oil, particularly its low linolenic acid content, contributes to inherent oxidative stability. Refining processes further enhance quality by reducing acid and peroxide values, extending shelf life. Esterification also plays a role in improving the oxidative stability of palm oil within formulations.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has not specifically assessed COTTONSEED OIL/PALM OIL AMINOPROPANEDIOL ESTERS. However, related ingredients such as 'Cottonseed Glyceride' and 'Hydrogenated Cottonseed Glyceride' have been deemed safe for cosmetic use, provided specific limits on impurities like gossypol, heavy metals, and pesticides are met. No SCCS opinions are available, and direct FDA status is not specified. General 'Palm Oil Aminopropanediol Esters' have been noted as 'Irritant Free' and 'Teen SAFE' by SkinSAFE, suggesting a potentially favorable safety profile for the ester component.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
No Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While its unique structure and combined oil benefits suggest strong potential for barrier repair and hydration, further specific clinical and safety data are needed to fully evaluate its precise efficacy and risk profile.

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