Hydrogenated Rice Bran Wax

Hydrogenated Rice Bran Wax 1
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Wax
Clean
Waxes and waxy substances, rice bran, hydrogenated
Form
Wax
Functions
Binding
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Rice bran wax is derived from rice bran, a byproduct of rice processing traditionally used in Asian beauty practices. Hydrogenation creates a stable wax suitable for cosmetic formulations, developed in the mid-20th century as part of modern cosmetic chemistry.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR