murphyOryza sativa (Rice) bran oil
AKA: Asian Rice, Rice Bran Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Clean
OriginNative to Japan, Korea, China. Rice bran is derived from the Oryza sativa plant in the Poaceae family, primarily cultivated in Japan, Korea, and China. The oil is extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the rice bran layer.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
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.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
10 studies / 10 not sensitizing (CIR 315 and 346 and 403 and 577)
Not Phototoxic
Animal test and Human test and Product formulation test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 346 and 403 and 577)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
7 studies / 1 irritating / 3 mixed / 3 not irritating / reactions minimal (CIR 315 and 346 and 403 and 577)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
11 studies / 5 irritating / 1 mixed / 5 not irritating / reactions slight to mild (CIR 315 and 346 and 403 and 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.0003–78%
Rinse-off0.005–6%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2010 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR