Oryza sativa (Rice) bran oil

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AKA: Asian Rice, Rice Bran Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Clean
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as emollient. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual or helophyte
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
68553-81-1
Form
Oil
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Traditional ingredient in Asian skincare for over 2,000 years, particularly in Japan and Korea, valued for its antioxidants and emollient properties. Rice bran oil has been used to brighten skin and reduce the appearance of age spots in traditional beauty practices.
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: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR