ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL
Exfoliant
Good
CAS Number: 66071-96-3
About ZEA MAYS KERNEL MEAL
Ground corn kernel flour — a natural, gentle exfoliant and bulking agent. Biodegradable alternative to synthetic microbeads for physical scrubs.
Detailed Analysis
Zea Mays (Corn) Kernel Meal (CAS 66071-96-3) is coarse flour prepared by milling kernels of Zea mays L. (Gramineae). Functions as a natural abrasive, binding, and bulking agent. Widely used as a biodegradable physical exfoliant in scrubs and cleansers. Corn-derived ingredients have a long history of safe cosmetic use. No GHS hazards listed. Non-toxic, biodegradable. PubChem safety score: 88. CIR has reviewed various corn-derived ingredients favorably.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Natural, biodegradable physical exfoliant
- ✓ Gentle abrasive for removing dead skin cells
- ✓ Environmentally friendly alternative to plastic microbeads
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Rare corn allergy possible
- ⚠ Physical exfoliation can irritate sensitive or compromised skin if used aggressively
Safety Score
Good
Based on EU regulatory data, published safety research, and ingredient function analysis.
References
EU CosIng Database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry
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