murphyOryza sativa (Rice) germ oil
AKA: Asian Rice, Rice Germ Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Clean
OriginNative to Japan, Korea, China. Rice germ oil is extracted from the seeds of *Oryza sativa*, a grass species cultivated primarily in Japan, Korea, and China. The oil is obtained through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the rice germ portion of the seed.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ 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 #
90106-37-9
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
2 studies / 2 not sensitizing (CIR 315 and 577)
Mixed Phototoxicity Results
Both phototoxic and non-phototoxic results in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 315 and 346 and 403 and 577)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
3 studies / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating (CIR 315 and 403)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
4 studies / 1 mixed / 3 not irritating / reactions slight (CIR 315 and 403 and 577)
Concentration Guide
Leave-on0.003–3%
Rinse-off0.003–3%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2010 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR