Organic cotton 

Scientific name
Gossypium herbaceum.

History of plant/fun facts

Cotton is believed to have been first cultivated over 7,000 years ago in regions such as the Indus Valley (modern-day Pakistan and India), Egypt, and the Americas. Archaeological evidence of cotton use dates back to 5000 BCE in these areas.

Clinical uses

Organic cotton products are free from the chemical residues found in conventional cotton, which reduces skin irritations and allergies. Farmers engaged in organic cotton cultivation are less exposed to harmful chemicals

Products with this ingredient 

• Washcloths
• Zipper bags 

Resources

Mori M, Praticò A, Villa R, Buzzella A, Vicini R, Busoli Badiale S, Pastoris O, Angelinetta C, Barbieri Carones M. Evaluation of safety and skin tolerability of organic cotton pads in case of irritative vulvitis. Minerva Ginecol. 2018 Dec;70(6):729-737. doi: 10.23736/S0026-4784.18.04338-1. PMID: 30465412.