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What is Zea Mays (Corn) Starch?

Abrasive

Zea Mays (Corn) Starch is an abrasive that polishes away surface debris.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Skin protecting, Viscosity controlling.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Which products feature it?

4 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.

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  • Product photo of Mugwort Calming Powder Wash

    Isntree

    Mugwort Calming Powder Wash

    Key: Zea Mays (Corn) Starch (#1 on the ingredient list), Papain, Artemisia Princeps Leaf Powder

    Official (Korean)
    5 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    a smoother skin texture
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • If you use Mugwort Powder Wash at the deep cleansing step about 1 to 2 times a week, unnecessary flake care is possible along with sebum removal.plausible, not tested
    • #EnzymePowder #FlakesScrubbedAwaypartly backed
    • In the case of Mugwort Powder Wash, it is formulated weakly acidic so it can be used gently, but its cleansing power may be somewhat insufficient to remove all makeup products.partly backed
    • Mugwort Powder Wash contains papain enzyme and is a weakly acidic cleansing product effective at removing unnecessary flakes and impurities, and it is a product you may use every day.overstated
    • Papain enzyme is contained about 3 times higher than in an ordinary powder wash, so you can feel a smooth skin texture with just one use, and you may also lather it on areas that need flake care, leave it on for 30 seconds and use it as a foam pack.no supporting source found
  • Product photo of Rice Water Rice Bran Enzyme Cleanser

    SRB

    Rice Water Rice Bran Enzyme Cleanser

    Key: Zea Mays (Corn) Starch (#1 on the ingredient list), Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

    Official (Korean)
    4 claims, summarized
    Only partly backed:
    a smoother skin texture
    Don't count on:
    a brighter skin tone
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Product features: low irritationplausible, not tested
    • Product features: exfoliation managementpartly backed
    • A powder-type cleanser gentle enough even for babiesoverstated
    • Product features: brighteningno supporting source found
  • Product photo of Soft Deep Cleansing Enzyme Powder Wash

    HISTOLAB

    Soft Deep Cleansing Enzyme Powder Wash

    It's made for better hydration.

    Key: Zea Mays (Corn) Starch (#1 on the ingredient list), Papain, Bromelain

    Official (Korean)
    15 claims, summarized
    You can expect:
    a smoother skin texture · calmer skin · better hydration
    Only partly backed:
    less visible pores · less shine
    See each claim

    claims, checked

    • Ministry of Food and Drug Safety review (yes/no): Not applicablebacked by evidence
    • Cleansing and exfoliating care at the same timebacked by evidence
    • Skin soothing action / Allantoin ingredient soothes sensitive skinbacked by evidence
    • Papain exfoliation carebacked by evidence
    • Bromelain waste reliefbacked by evidence
    • Diglycerin moisture supplybacked by evidence
    • The product you inquired about is not weakly acidic but close to neutral.backed by evidence
    • Pore waste relief / Relieves waste from skin and pores for a refreshing feelplausible, not tested
    • Sebum control / Controls oily skin and cares for healthy skinplausible, not tested
    • For those who want a non-drying and fresh feeling after cleansingplausible, not tested
    • Dead skin cell care / Fine-particle enzyme powder works to gently care for the skinpartly backed
    • This non-soap cleanser is gentle for all skin types. It smells lovely and turns the attractive tactile sensation when dampened. This specialized formula will leave your skin feeling soft and silky.partly backed
    • Corn starch oil·moisture balancepartly backed
    • For those who want gentle cleansing with low irritationpartly backed
    • Titanium dioxide skin protectioncontradicted by sources

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