Zea Mays Cob Powder

Zea Mays Cob Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as an abrasive, binding agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameZEA MAYS COB POWDER
FunctionABRASIVE, BINDING
CAS number68525-86-0
EC number271-199-1
Prevalence7 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inBody
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches10

Used in

Body Scrubs 42.9%Exfoliators 42.9%Other Bath & Body 14.3%

Frequently asked

What does Zea Mays Cob Powder do in skincare?
Zea Mays Cob Powder functions as an abrasive, binding agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Zea Mays Cob Powder 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 Powder?
It is most commonly found in Body products, especially body scrubs (42.9% of its uses).

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