Oryza sativa (Rice) starch

Oryza sativa (Rice) starch 1
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Oryza sativa (Rice) starch 2
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Oryza sativa (Rice) starch 3
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Oryza sativa (Rice) starch 4
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Oryza sativa (Rice) starch 5
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Oryza sativa (Rice) starch 6
specimen · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 4.0
Oryza sativa (Rice) starch 7
specimen · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew · CC BY 4.0
AKA: Asian Rice, Rice Starch
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Clean
OriginAsia
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch is a cosmetic ingredient used as absorbent, binding, bulking. Rated low hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
9005-25-8
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Absorbent
Binding
Bulking
Viscosity Controlling
Absorbs Excess Oil
Holds Formula Together
Adds Body & Volume
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Holds ingredients together
Adds volume
Controls product thickness
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.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR