Polyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate

AKA: Rice Bran Oil Polyglyceryl Ester, Emollient
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Polyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate is the monoester of Polyglycerin-3 and Rice Bran Acid
CAS #
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Functions
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Emulsifier
Brightens Skin
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
A modern plant-derived synthetic ingredient combining polyglycerin with rice bran oil fatty acids. Developed to align with consumer demand for natural-origin cosmetic ingredients while maintaining modern emulsification benefits.
EWG
4
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
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR