Oryza sativa (Rice) seed oil

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AKA: Asian Rice, Rice Seed Oil
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Oil is a cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual or helophyte
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
68553-81-1
Form
Oil
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Traditional oil used throughout Asia for skin and hair conditioning, with documented use in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine dating back centuries. Valued for its light texture and ability to nourish skin without heaviness.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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