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Is Zea Mays Silk Extract vegetarian?

Zea Mays Silk Extract

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Zea Mays Silk Extract is an extract of the stigmas (silk) of corn, Zea mays L. (family Poaceae), a plant-derived ingredient used in cosmetics.

Also known as Corn Silk Extract, Zea Mays (Corn) Silk Extract
INCI name Zea Mays Silk Extract
CosIng ID 38945
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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