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Corn (Zea Mays) Cob Powder
AKA “Zea Mays Powder”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Corn (Zea Mays) cob powder
AKA: Zea Mays Powder
Synthetic · Exfoliant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Exfoliant
Synthetic
Clean
Science: Process: Drying + Milling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
8001-30-7; 66071-96-3; 68525-86-0; 9005-25-8
Form
Powder
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Functions
Exfoliant
Removes dead skin cells so fresh ones can come through. Chemical exfoliants (acids) are generally gentler than physical scrubs.
Binder
Physical Exfoliant
Holds Formula Together
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Brightens Skin
Traditional Use
Similar to corn cob meal, this finely ground byproduct served as a gentle exfoliant in traditional preparations. Used historically as a natural polishing and cleaning agent in folk cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Rough Texture
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Final Report of the Safety Assessment of Cosmetic Ingredients Derived from Zea mays (corn)
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Zea Mays (Corn) Fruit
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zea Mays (Corn) Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zea Mays Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR