murphyZea mays (Corn) oil unsaponifiables
AKA: Maize, Corn Oil Unsaponifiables
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginNative to Central America. Derived from corn seeds (Zea mays), a grass family plant native to Central America. Extracted through cold-pressing of corn oil, followed by saponification and separation of unsaponifiable matter.
Zea Mays (Corn) Oil Unsaponifiables is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient, hair conditioning, skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual
Climate
Seasonally dry tropical
CAS #
66587-54-0
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.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR