Explained
Similar to hydrocolloid, cotton is not technically a cosmetic ingredient.
Cotton is a fluffy fiber from cotton plants. This fiber is spun into yard and thread to create cotton textile and fabric.
Humans have used cotton for thousands of years. Remnants of ancient cotton fabric have been found all over the world.
For specific details about the cotton of a specific product, we recommend reaching out to the respective company.
Cotton is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 0.1% of the products in our database containing it.
Where it's used
Of the 9 products in our database that have a known concentration of Cotton, we've seen concentrations from 2% to 100% specified within their ingredient lists.
