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Emollient

ASPERGILLUS/ZEA MAYS COB/KERNEL FERMENT EXTRACT

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A corn-and-cob ferment by Aspergillus, releasing emollient lipids and polysaccharides for skin softness. Well tolerated overall, with the usual ferment caveat that mycotoxin control depends on the manufacturer.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Skin benefits

  • Emollient and skin softening
  • Polysaccharide-based moisture support
  • Conditioning film
  • Sustainable corn by-product

Known concerns

  • Aspergillus mycotoxin control depends on manufacturer QC
  • Possible residual proteins for corn-allergic users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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