murphyCorn (Zea Mays) Silk Extract
AKA: Zea Mays Silk Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to Central America. Derived from corn silk, the thread-like strands from maize cobs native to Central America. Extracted using solvents to isolate bioactive compounds from the dried plant material.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Soothing
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.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Brightens Skin
Softens & Smooths
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
3 studies / 3 not sensitizing (CIR 282)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
6 studies / 2 irritating / 4 not irritating (CIR 282)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR