murphyHydrolyzed Rice Protein
AKA: Rice Protein Hydrolysate, Hydrolyzed Rice Proteins
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Clean
OriginDerived from rice grains, rice protein is produced through extraction and isolation of the grain's protein content. The protein is then hydrolyzed through enzymatic or acid treatment to break down larger protein molecules into smaller peptides.
Protein hydrolyzates, rice. Substance obtained by acidic, alkaline, or enzymatic hydrolysis of rice composed primarily of amino acids, peptides, and proteins
CAS #
156715-40-1
Form
Powder
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Lab (in vitro) test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 403)
Not a Sensitizer
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 403)
Not an Eye Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 403)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 2 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions slight to moderate (CIR 403)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR