Corn (Zea Mays) Silk Extract

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AKA: Zea Mays Silk Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
Corn (Zea Mays) Silk Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
91079-16-2
Form
Liquid
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Brightens Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Corn silk has been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and indigenous practices for centuries as a gentle, soothing botanical. Historically valued for its astringent and calming properties in skincare remedies.
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
Soothing
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR