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 name | ZEA MAYS COB MEAL |
| Function | ABRASIVE, BINDING, BULKING |
| CAS number | 68525-86-0 / 66071-96-3 |
| EC number | 271-199-1 / 266-116-0 |
| Prevalence | 3 products (0% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (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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