ZEA MAYS LEAF EXTRACT
Skin Conditioning
Good
About ZEA MAYS LEAF EXTRACT
Corn (maize) leaf extract — a lightly hydrating, antioxidant botanical from a staple food crop. Very well tolerated.
Detailed Analysis
Zea mays leaf extract is obtained from maize plants and contributes polysaccharides, flavonoids and minor phenolic antioxidants to cosmetic formulas. It acts as a skin-conditioning and antioxidant agent and appears in moisturisers and hair products. EU CosIng lists it without restrictions. As with other culinary-crop extracts (rice, oat), its safety profile is reinforced by the plant's food history; topical sensitisation is uncommon. Independent cosmetic efficacy data specific to the leaf part is limited but consistent with the broader maize-extract class. Composition varies by supplier and extraction; choose certified extracts where pesticide residues might be a concern.
What It Does
Skin Benefits
- ✓ Polysaccharide-driven surface hydration
- ✓ Light antioxidant feel
- ✓ Gentle skin- and hair-conditioning effect
Known Concerns
- ⚠ Thin plant-part specific cosmetic data
- ⚠ Supplier pesticide-residue QC relevant
- ⚠ Rare corn-related sensitisation
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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