Corn Silk Oil-Soluble Extract – Zea mays
Zea mays · Poaceae · Botanical profile
Specifications
- Botanical name
- Zea mays · profile
- Family
- Poaceae
- Common names
- Corn Silk (Thread Like Strands), Stigma Maydis, Silk Of Corn Plant, Corn Silk, Corn, Maize
- Indian names
- मक्का, मका, ভুট্টা, சோளம், మొక్క జొన్న
- Synonyms
- Zea amylesaccharata, Zea gigantea, Zea japonica, Zea maiz, Zea segetalis
- Plant part
- Flower
- Form
- Oil-soluble extract
- Solubility
- Oil-soluble
- Carrier options
- Sesame Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Jojoba Oil, Sunflower Oil, Moringa Oil, Safflower Oil, Apricot Kernel Oil, Sweet Almond Oil, Argan Oil, Fractionated Coconut Oil (MCT)
- INCI
- Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Zea Mays Flower Extract
- CAS
- 8008-74-0
- EC
- 232-370-6
- CosIng ID
- 78835
- INCI status
- INCI by naming convention (not in CosIng)
- Applications
- Skincare
- Country of origin
- India
- SKU
- 81825-OSE-ZEMAY-225G-SES
- Documents
- COA, MSDS and TDS are available on request, subject to availability.
Product details
Product : Corn Silk Oil Soluble Extract — choice of 10 carrier oils
Botanical Name : Zea mays
Common Name : Corn silk (thread like strands), Stigma maydis, Silk of corn plant
Part Used : Flower
Country of Origin : India
Composition
Carrier Oil : Your choice of carrier oil – 80%
Carrier options : Sesame, Rice Bran, Jojoba, Sunflower, Moringa, Safflower, Apricot Kernel, Sweet Almond, Argan, Fractionated Coconut
Botanical Extract : Zea mays Flower Extract – 20%
Ingredients (INCI)
Carrier oil (depends on the option you choose):
- Sesame Oil: Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil — CAS No. 8008-74-0
- Rice Bran Oil: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil — CAS No. 68553-81-1 / 84696-37-7
- Jojoba Oil: Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil — CAS No. 90045-98-0
- Sunflower Oil: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil — CAS No. 84776-03-4 / 8001-21-6 / 164250-88-8
- Moringa Oil: Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil — CAS No. 93165-54-9
- Safflower Oil: Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil — CAS No. 8001-23-8
- Apricot Kernel Oil: Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil — CAS No. 68650-44-2 / 72869-69-3
- Sweet Almond Oil: Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil — CAS No. 8007-69-0 / 90320-37-9
- Argan Oil: Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil — CAS No. 223747-87-3 / 299184-75-1
- Fractionated Coconut Oil (MCT): Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride — CAS No. 73398-61-5 / 65381-09-1
Zea Mays Silk Extract — No CAS number currently listed in standard INCI/COSING registries for this extract — please confirm with supplier COA if required for regulatory documentation.
Grade : Cosmetic Grade
Appearance : Clear pale gold to amber oily liquid, with a mild characteristic herbal aroma
Benefits
Traditionally valued as a soothing, skin-conditioning botanical, used in classic corn silk preparations. Delivered in your choice of carrier oil, this extract is suited to formulations targeting skin conditioning, nourishment, and everyday protective care.
Suggested Uses
Formulate into facial oils, serums, creams, and lotions. Use in hair oils and scalp treatments for conditioning and nourishment. Incorporate into massage oils and body care blends. Typical use level: 1–10%, or as required by the formulation.
Storage Instructions
Store in a tightly sealed container, away from direct sunlight and heat, in a cool, dry place. Once opened, use within the recommended shelf life for best quality and stability.
Quality & Documentation
Certificate of Analysis (COA), Technical Data Sheet (TDS) and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are available on request, subject to availability.
Usage Note
This product is Cosmetic Grade and intended for External Use Only, for use in Cosmetic & Personal Care Formulations Only. Not for internal, oral, ingestible, or pharmaceutical use.
Product is Vegetarian
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