Oryza sativa (Rice) starch

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AKA: Asian Rice, Rice Starch
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Asian skincare and body powders for centuries to absorb moisture and soothe skin irritation. Rice starch has been a key ingredient in Japanese and Korean beauty preparations for its silky texture and oil-absorbing properties.
EWG
2
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
General
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