murphyZea mays (Corn) fruit
AKA: Maize, Corn Fruit
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Central America. Derived from corn fruit (Zea mays), a cereal grain native to Central America in the Poaceae grass family. Ground into fine powder through mechanical milling of dried corn kernels for exfoliating use.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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.
Physical Exfoliant
Holds Formula Together
Adds Body & Volume
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
Gently polishes surface
Holds ingredients together
Adds volume
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