murphyOryza sativa (Rice) extract
AKA: Asian Rice, Rice extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Originated in East Asia, now cultivated globally. Derived from rice grain, a cereal crop in the Poaceae family cultivated globally since origination in East Asia. Extracted from rice using solvent extraction methods to obtain bioactive compounds from the grain.
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
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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