Corn (Zea Mays) Meal

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AKA: Zea Mays Meal
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Corn (Zea Mays) Meal 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
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Gently exfoliates skin
Provides mild softening
Helps absorb excess oil
Traditional Use
Cornmeal has been a staple gentle exfoliant in folk skincare across cultures for centuries, particularly in Mesoamerican, African, and European traditional beauty preparations. Used in cleansing and polishing treatments since pre-Columbian times.
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