Botanical extract
COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SEED
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 CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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