Coix lacryma-jobi (Job's Tears) seed oil

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AKA: Job's Tears Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Clean
OriginNative to East Asia, Southeast Asia. Job's tears seed oil is derived from the seeds of Coix lacryma-jobi, a grass species native to East Asia and Southeast Asia. The oil is extracted through cold pressing or solvent extraction of the dried seeds.
Coix Lacryma-Jobi (Job's Tears) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual or perennial
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
164288-51-1
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Softens & Smooths
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR