INCI name

ZEA MAYS COB POWDER

Corn cob powder

Ground corn cobs, used as an abrasive.

What it is

Zea mays cob powder is, according to CosIng, the powder prepared from the cobs of corn (maize), Zea mays, of the grass family (Poaceae, formerly Gramineae). CosIng lists it as an abrasive and binding ingredient.

Where it is used

Found in a small number of products, such as scrubs and exfoliating cleansers.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not show the particle size.

Functions

Abrasive: Removing unwanted tissue or foreign materials from various body surfaces, including mechanical tooth cleaning and/or gloss improvement.
Binding: Providing adhesive properties during and after compression in cosmetic tablets and/or cakes.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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