ZEA MAYS COB EXTRACT
Good
About ZEA MAYS COB EXTRACT
A common corn cob extract with emollient and skin conditioning properties used in cosmetics for its nourishing effects.
Detailed Analysis
Zea mays (maize) cob extract contains arabinoxylans, hemicellulose, and ferulic acid with skin conditioning and antioxidant properties. Corn-derived ingredients have a long history of safe use in cosmetics. No EU restrictions apply to this ingredient. Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS) status for food use supports cosmetic safety.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Skin conditioning
- ✓ Emollient
Safety Score
Good
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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