Oryza sativa (Rice) germ oil

AKA: Asian Rice, Rice Germ Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Clean
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
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Traditional Asian ingredient used for centuries in skincare, particularly in Japan and China, valued for its vitamin E content and nourishing properties. Rice germ oil has been used historically to promote skin elasticity and address signs of aging.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR