5 Ways You Can Use Cottonseed Oil

Cottonseed oil has infiltrated diets everywhere, from chain restaurants that deep fry a lot of foods to the world-famous beignets of Café du Monde in New Orleans. It’s even recognized in Final Fantasy XIV as a commodity, accurately described as an oil with a “high flash point and lack of odor” that is “ideal for deep-frying”. Though research is inconclusive about its health benefits when consumed, studies point toward quite a few benefits of cottonseed oil in other uses.

Basics of Cottonseed Oil

Cottonseed oil is, not surprisingly, obtained by pressing the seeds of the cotton plant. In its natural form, cottonseed oil contains gossypol, which is toxic and must be removed before humans can safely consume it. The oil contains notable amounts of antioxidants, vitamin E, palmitic acid, oleic acid, and linoleic acid, but also contains a significant amount of saturated fat. It is a plentiful product, and as such, is inexpensive to obtain. For this reason, it is often found in health, beauty, and food products. Cottonseed oil is often used:

• as an anti-inflammatory
• for hair health
• for skin care
• for wound care

Non-food Uses of Cottonseed Oil

As noted above, cottonseed oil is often used in beauty products, like hair and skin care, because of its high vitamin E and antioxidant content. Cottonseed oil is rich in linoleic acid, which may help to promote steady hair growth and prevent hair loss by protecting the scalp and by strengthening the hair itself. It can be a useful ingredient in skin care products, helping to improve the skin’s appearance and moisture. The vitamin E content may stimulate faster wound healing. Regular use of cottonseed oil may slow down or prevent scarring. The vitamin E in this oil may also have a  positive effect on skin conditions, like skin ulcers and psoriasis. When cottonseed oil began to be used, it was in products like candle-making and soaps, then began to be used in products like laundry detergents, rubber, and insecticides. Despite the disagreements over its use in food products, in other products, it has obvious benefits. Med Lab Supply offers excellent pricing on Cottonseed oil, as well as many other carrier oils. Whether you are creating topical skin care products or using oils in a laboratory or pharmacy, we have what you need at great prices.

Sources:

Cottonseed Oil: America’s Original Vegetable Oil (Mercola.com)

Is Cottonseed Oil Good or Bad for You? (Healthline.com)

7 Amazing Benefits and Uses of Cottonseed Oil (Organicfacts.net)

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