Oryza sativa (Rice) extract

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AKA: Asian Rice, Rice extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Clean
Oryza sativa (rice) extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as abrasive, absorbent, bulking. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Grain
Lifeform
Annual or helophyte
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
90106-37-9
Form
Liquid
Functions
Abrasive
Absorbent
Bulking
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.
Physical Exfoliant
Absorbs Excess Oil
Adds Body & Volume
Conditions Hair
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Traditional Use
Rice has been used in East Asian skincare for over 1,000 years, particularly in Japan, China, and Korea for brightening and soothing skin. Rice bran water was traditionally used as a cleanser and skin-softening agent in daily beauty routines.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-2
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR