murphyCorn Acid
AKA: Corn Oil Fatty Acid
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Acid
Not Clean
OriginNative to Central America. Derived from corn seeds (Zea mays, Poaceae family) native to Central America. Produced through chemical modification or fermentation of corn-derived sugars and acids.
Fatty acids, corn-oil
CAS #
68308-50-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Opacifying
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR