COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SHELL POWDER
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A natural grain-derived powder from Job's tears shells providing proteins and polysaccharides for skin conditioning.
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-yuen Shell Powder is obtained from the finely ground shells of Coix lacryma-jobi ma-yuen, also known as Job's tears or Chinese barley, belonging to the Poaceae family. The shells contain proteins, polysaccharides and coixol with skin-conditioning properties. No specific EU restrictions apply under Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009.
Skin benefits
- Moisturising proteins and polysaccharides
- Skin barrier support
- Traditional skin-soothing ingredient
Known concerns
- Contains gluten from cereal grain; avoid for gluten-sensitive individuals
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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