murphyCorn (Zea Mays) Oil
AKA: Zea Mays Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to the liver within 30. Extracted from the seeds of corn (Zea mays), a grass native to Mesoamerica and widely cultivated globally. Obtained through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of dried corn kernels to yield the oil.
Corn (Zea Mays) Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
223705-62-2
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Brightens Skin
Softens & Smooths
The paper trail
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🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR