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Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Explained
You might know this plant as Job's Tears or Chinese pearl barley. It is a grain native to Southeast Asia.
This ingredient has skin conditioning properties. Emerging studies show the grain to exhibit antioxidant and anti-inflammation properties as well. (With one study finding this ingredient to be effective at blocking melanin when skin is exposed to UV).
Job's tears is rich in nutrients, such as thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and ascorbic acid.
You can also find great antioxidants such as ferulic acid, caffeic acid.
To top if off, ceramides are also present in this grain.
See all 208 products with Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
Users who like it
93%
Users who avoid it
7%
What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
Job's Tears Extract
Adlay Millet Extract
Chinese Pearl Barley Extract
Yokuinin Extract
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Cleansers
Masks
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 50%
References
Products with Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
84595
INCI Name
COIX LACRYMA-JOBI MA-YUEN SEED EXTRACT
EC #
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All Functions
Skin Conditioning