Oryza sativa (Rice) bran wax

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AKA: Asian Rice, Rice Bran Wax
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Wax
Clean
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. 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 #
8016-60-2
Form
Wax
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Byproduct of rice bran oil extraction, traditionally used in Asian cosmetics as a natural thickener and skin protectant. Used historically in Japanese and Korean formulations to create protective barriers and improve product texture.
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-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR