Rice Bran Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters

AKA: Polyglyceryl-3 rice bran oil esters
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginNative to Japan, Korea, China. Rice bran oil is extracted from rice seeds (Oryza sativa), a grass family plant cultivated in Japan, Korea, and China. The oil undergoes transesterification with polyglycerin-3 to create the ester compound.
Rice Bran Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters is the product obtained by the transesterification of Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil and Polyglycerin-3.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
93165-33-4
Form
Oil
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Removes Impurities
Mixes Oil & Water
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2023
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR