Coix lacryma-jobi (Job's Tears) seed oil
AKA “Job'S Tears Seed Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Coix lacryma-jobi (Job's Tears) seed oil
AKA: Job'S Tears Seed Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual or perennial
Climate
Wet tropical
CAS #
164288-51-1
Form
Oil
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Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Softens & Smooths
Reduces Inflammation
Traditional Use
Used in Traditional Chinese Medicine and East Asian skincare for centuries as a moisturizing and skin-soothing agent, valued for its amino acid content and mild cosmetic properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR