Zea mays (Corn) fruit

Zea mays (Corn) fruit 1
Zea mays (Corn) fruit 2
Zea mays (Corn) fruit 3
Zea mays (Corn) fruit 4
AKA: Maize, Corn Fruit
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Zea Mays (Corn) Fruit is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Fruit
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
68525-86-0, 66071-96-3
Form
Powder
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.
Physical Exfoliant
Holds Formula Together
Adds Body & Volume
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Gently polishes surface
Holds ingredients together
Adds volume
Traditional Use
Corn has been used by indigenous peoples of the Americas for millennia; the kernels and corn silk were applied topically in traditional medicine for soothing irritated skin and promoting wound healing.
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR