Corn (Zea Mays) Germ Oil

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AKA: Zea Mays Germ Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Corn (Zea Mays) Germ Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8001-30-7
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
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
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Brightens Skin
Traditional Use
Used traditionally in Native American and early American folk medicine as a nourishing oil for skin and hair. Valued for its vitamin E content and moisturizing properties in historical skincare preparations.
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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR