murphyCorn (Zea Mays) Gluten Protein
AKA: Zea Mays Gluten Protein
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginCentral America
Corn (Zea Mays) Gluten Protein is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
65072-01-7
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
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
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 282)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
2 studies / 1 irritating / 1 not irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 282)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR