murphyCorn (Zea Mays) Oil Unsaponifiables
AKA: Zea Mays Oil Unsaponifiables
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Central America. Derived from corn (Zea mays) seeds, a grass family plant native to Central America. Extracted through cold-pressing of corn oil, then separated using saponification and alcohol fractionation methods.
Corn (Zea Mays) Oil Unsaponifiables is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
61789-25-1
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.
Softens & Smooths
Conditions Hair
Conditions Skin
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR