Corn (Zea Mays) Cob Powder

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AKA: Zea Mays Cob Powder
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Not Clean
Corn (Zea Mays) Cob Powder is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
8001-30-7; 66071-96-3; 68525-86-0; 9005-25-8
Form
Powder
Functions
Absorbent
Physical Exfoliant
Holds Formula Together
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Brightens Skin
Traditional Use
Similar to corn cob meal, this finely ground byproduct served as a gentle exfoliant in traditional preparations. Used historically as a natural polishing and cleaning agent in folk cosmetics.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Comedogenic
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Rough Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR