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COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SHELL POWDER

78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

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

EU CosIng database

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

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