Zea Mays Oil

What Zea Mays Oil is & what it does

Zea Mays Oil, commonly known as corn oil, is a plant oil pressed from the germ of corn kernels. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent, softening the skin and helping to lock in moisture. It is rich in fatty acids and naturally contains vitamin E, which contributes to its conditioning character.

What does Zea Mays Oil do in skincare?

Zea Mays Oil, or corn oil, is an emollient and skin-conditioning plant oil. In lotions and sunscreens it softens the skin and helps reduce moisture loss. It is rich in fatty acids and naturally contains vitamin E.

Is Zea Mays Oil comedogenic?

Corn oil is a heavier plant oil and some sources rate it as moderately comedogenic, so very acne-prone skin may want to be cautious with rich formulas. How a finished product behaves depends on its full ingredient mix and how much oil it contains. Patch testing can help you judge your own tolerance.

Is Zea Mays Oil natural or synthetic?

Zea Mays Oil is a natural plant oil, pressed from the germ of corn kernels. It is a botanical ingredient rather than a synthetic one, although it is refined after pressing for cosmetic use.

Sunscreens with Zea Mays Oil

We rate 28 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:

← All ingredients