Zea Mays Oil
Zea Mays Oil is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 15 products on Poliage, most often moisturizer, body lotion and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
An oil from Zea mays. Used to condition skin.
What it does
Contains Zea Mays Oil: perfuming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zea Mays Oil: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zea Mays Oil: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zea Mays Oil: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Zea Mays Oil: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 80735, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Zea Mays Oil
alverde
Clear Waschcreme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Alverde
Klärende Waschcreme -- Clear
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Murad
Multi-Vitamin Clear Gel SPF 50: Vitamin Infused
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters
Dermalogica
Multivitamin Power Recovery Masque
Mask · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, silicones
Vichy
Nutriextra
Lists fragrance, essential oils
Glossier
Perfecting Skin Tint
Foundation · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Physicians Formula
pH Matchmaker pH Powered Lip Gloss
Lip · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Gold Bond
PSORIASIS RELIEF MEDICATED MULTI-SYMPTOM CREAM
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Cosmia
Shampoing complexe vitaminé
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Timotei Brume Sublimante enrichie aux Huiles d’Argan Bio et d’Amande et Fleur de Jasmin Spray
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
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