Korres Zea Mays Blush (Coral 45)

Product Description

Velvety blush with Zea Mays powder particles, for a luminous effect & a smooth & even finish. Dermatologically tested Key Ingredient
- Zea Mays: Corn is a valuable raw material for a number of industries; its kernels are used to produce starch, alcohol & sweet syrup. The dry stigmas of female corn flowers, known as “silk”, are used in phytotherapy, while the beauty industry makes regular use of corn flour & corn oil due to their nourishing & moisturising properties. This is why they are a common ingredient in many cosmetic formulas for dry & dehydrated skin types, while corn flour is also a first class ingredient in make- up products that offer radiance without irritating the skin. Corn (also known & Zeta;ea mays), a grain, sacred to Native American Indians, & one that played a significant role in the development & growth of the ancient civilizations of Central & North America, was first domesticated & cultivated almost 9, 000 years ago, on the Mexican Plateau. It arrived in Europe after the “discovery” of the American continent & quickly spread to many European countries after the mid 16th century. Back then, however, its cobs were much smaller & harder that the ones we eat today & were mainly used as livestock forage.