Very Disliked
Zea Mays Oil
Oil
Oil is a hydrophobic (water-repelling) substance that can help regulate sebum production in skincare.
Fragrance
Fragrances make products smell appealing but are a common cause of skin irritation and allergic reactions. This includes synthetic fragrances, natural fragrances, and essential oils. Fragrance-free products are the safest bet for sensitive skin.
May feed Fungal Acne
Fungal acne-safe products avoid ingredients that feed Malassezia yeast, the cause of fungal acne. Unlike regular acne, fungal acne appears as small, uniform bumps and won't respond to typical acne treatments. If you suspect fungal acne, consult a dermatologist for proper diagnosis.
Explained
Zea Mays Oil is refined oil. It is created from the process of wet milling corn, or zea mays. Zea Mays Oil is fragrance ingredient, hair conditioning agent, occlusive skin conditioning agent, surfactant, and emulsifying agent.
It is composed of several fatty acids, including myristic, palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic.
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What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Masking
Obscuring or blocking
Perfuming
A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Alternative names
Beta Carotene
Corn Oil
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.4%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Zea Mays Oil
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
80735
INCI Name
ZEA MAYS OIL
EC #
 232-281-2
All Functions
Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
