Zea Mays Silk Extract
Zea Mays Silk Extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 57 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | ZEA MAYS SILK EXTRACT |
| Function | SKIN CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | - |
| Prevalence | 57 products (0.06% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
Used in
Serums 14%Conditioners 12.3%Eye Moisturizers 12.3%Shampoos 12.3%Wash Off Masks 8.8%Face Cleansers 5.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Zea Mays Silk Extract do in skincare?
- Zea Mays Silk Extract functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Zea Mays Silk Extract 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 Silk Extract?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (14% of its uses).
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