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Corn (Zea Mays) Oil Unsaponifiables
AKA “Zea Mays Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Corn (Zea Mays) oil unsaponifiables
AKA: Zea Mays Oil
Essential Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
61789-25-1
Form
Oil
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Softens & Smooths
Conditions Hair
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Brightens Skin
Traditional Use
Unsaponifiable compounds from corn oil were isolated in the 20th century to concentrate the most bioactive components. This represents a modern refinement of traditional corn oil use to target specific skin-beneficial constituents.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Comedogenic
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final Report of the Safety Assessment of Cosmetic Ingredients Derived from Zea mays (corn)
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Zea Mays (Corn) Fruit
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zea Mays (Corn) Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zea Mays Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR