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Botanical extract

COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SEED

CAS -
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Job's tears seed long used in East Asian skincare for smoothing and brightening properties. Traditional ingredient with a favorable safety record and modest modern cosmetic literature.

Skin benefits

  • Job's tears seed used in traditional Asian skincare
  • Contains coixenolide and starches
  • Associated with smoothing and brightening uses
  • Mild and well-tolerated botanical

Known concerns

  • Rare allergic reactions possible
  • Limited modern dermatological trials
  • Composition varies by cultivar and processing

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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