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Cotton

Gossypium sp.

Part of the plant used

Part of the plant used

Seeds

Major cosmetic aplications

Major cosmetic aplications

Extract = Skin and hair moisturizing and conditioning. Oil = Barrier function repairing. Moisturizing. Anti-inflammatory. Soothing. Purifying. Antiseptic.

Inception growing area

Inception growing area

India and Central America

Traditional uses

Traditional uses

Protein intake. Emollient. Raw material for soaps.

Curiosities

Curiosities

Textile manufacturing.