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Corn (Zea Mays) Gluten Protein
AKA “Zea Mays Gluten Protein”
Ingredient
Ingredient Facts
Corn (Zea Mays) gluten protein
AKA: Zea Mays Gluten Protein
Ingredient · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Corn (Zea Mays) Gluten Protein is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
65072-01-7
Form
Powder
See origin →
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Holds Formula Together
Adds Body & Volume
Softens & Smooths
Conditions Hair
Antioxidant Protection
Locks In Moisture
Brightens Skin
Traditional Use
Corn protein has been used in traditional Asian skincare formulations for its conditioning and protective film-forming properties. Modern extraction and use in cosmetics represents a refinement of historical grain-based skincare ingredients.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Comedogenic
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Final Report of the Safety Assessment of Cosmetic Ingredients Derived from Zea mays (corn)
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
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Zea Mays (Corn) Fruit
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zea Mays (Corn) Oil Unsaponifiables
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zea Mays Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Zea Mays (Corn) Germ Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR