Oryza sativa (Rice) powder

AKA: Asian Rice, Rice Powder
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Clean
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder is a cosmetic ingredient used as bulking. Rated low hazard by EWG.
CAS #
68553-81-1
Form
Powder
Functions
Bulking
Adds Body & Volume
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Adds volume
Traditional Use
Rice powder is one of the oldest cosmetic ingredients, used in Asian beauty traditions for over 2,000 years as a gentle face powder and skin brightener. Historically applied in Japan and China to even skin tone and create a luminous complexion.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-2
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Uneven Texture
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR