Corn (Zea Mays) Gluten Protein

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AKA: Zea Mays Gluten Protein
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Corn (Zea Mays) Gluten Protein is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
65072-01-7
Form
Powder
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Holds Formula Together
Adds Body & Volume
Softens & Smooths
Conditions Hair
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Brightens Skin
Traditional Use
Corn protein has been used in traditional Asian skincare formulations for its conditioning and protective film-forming properties. Modern extraction and use in cosmetics represents a refinement of historical grain-based skincare ingredients.
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
General
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