Snapshot
- Overview
- Job's tears seed extract that calms skin and supports a brighter look.
- Category
- Soothing, Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant, Brightening
- Type
- Botanical Extract
Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
This plant-derived extract comes from the seeds of Coix lacryma-jobi var. ma-yuen, commonly called Job's tears. It's used for skin conditioning, mild soothing, and antioxidant support, and shows up in brightening formulas meant to improve tone and clarity.
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Our take
Is Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract a Good Ingredient?
Traditional use and some preliminary data suggest soothing and antioxidant support, but strong clinical evidence for brightening in leave-on products is limited and extract composition can vary. As a botanical, it carries a small risk of irritation or allergy in sensitive skin. Those gaps in the evidence, plus the added risk, are why it sits at Fair.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Helps calm visible redness and supports a more luminous, refreshed look. Evidence for brightening and antioxidant effects in leave-on skincare is limited.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Often included in serums, essences, and moisturizers designed to promote a radiant, more uniform-looking complexion.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally well tolerated, but botanicals can trigger irritation or allergic reactions in some users, patch test first. Avoid use on broken or highly reactive skin and discontinue if redness or itching occurs.
Products with Coix Lacryma-Jobi Ma-Yuen Seed Extract
