Corn or maize oil is extracted from the germ of corn, and its main use is for cooking. It is also a key ingredient in margarine and other processed foods.

Corn oil is also considered for hair care.It is said to contain 54 percent of omega-6 and 28 percent of omega-9 fats, which lock water inside your hair and make it stronger and better protected against dryness. The promoted benefits include moisturizing the hair follicles, nourishing the scalp, preventing hair dryness and loss, promoting growth, and preventing external damage.