Zea Mays Germ Oil

Zea Mays Germ Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 103 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameZEA MAYS GERM OIL
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number8001-30-7
EC number232-281-2
Prevalence103 products (0.11% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Makeup Removers 24.3%General Moisturizers 12.6%Face Cleansers 11.7%Hair Oils 5.8%Body Lotions 3.9%Night Moisturizers 3.9%

Frequently asked

What does Zea Mays Germ Oil do in skincare?
Zea Mays Germ Oil functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Zea Mays Germ Oil 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 Germ Oil?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially makeup removers (24.3% of its uses).

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