Zea Mays Cob Meal

Zea Mays Cob Meal is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, binding agent. It is used in 3 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameZEA MAYS COB MEAL
FunctionABRASIVE, BINDING, BULKING
CAS number68525-86-0 / 66071-96-3
EC number271-199-1 / 266-116-0
Prevalence3 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Exfoliators 66.7%Lip Masks 33.3%

Frequently asked

What does Zea Mays Cob Meal do in skincare?
Zea Mays Cob Meal functions as an abrasive, binding agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Zea Mays Cob Meal allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Zea Mays Cob Meal?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially exfoliators (66.7% of its uses).

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