murphyCorn (Zea Mays) Meal
AKA: Zea Mays Meal
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Central America. Derived from corn kernels, a cereal grain in the Poaceae family native to Central America. Produced by grinding dried corn seeds into fine particles for exfoliating use.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Rough Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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