Humectant
COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SHELL EXTRACT
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
A humectant extract from the shell of Job's tears (Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen), a traditional medicinal grain. Pulls moisture into the skin and has a long, clean topical use record in Asian cosmetics.
Function
Skin benefits
- Polysaccharide humectant action
- Skin-conditioning amino acids
- Brightening in some Asian formulations
Known concerns
- Theoretical gluten/grain allergy in highly sensitive users (rare)
- Limited cosmetic-specific Western safety review
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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