murphyOryza sativa (Rice) bran wax
AKA: Asian Rice, Rice Bran Wax
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Wax
Clean
OriginNative to Japan, Korea, China. Rice bran wax is extracted from the seed bran of Oryza sativa (rice), a grass native to Asia and widely cultivated in Japan, Korea, and China. It is obtained through solvent extraction or mechanical pressing of rice bran, then refined and purified for cosmetic use.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 403)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
5 studies / 2 mixed / 3 not irritating (CIR 315 and 346 and 403)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating (CIR 315 and 346)
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR