Rice (Oryza Sativa) Bran

Rice (Oryza Sativa) Bran 1
Rice (Oryza Sativa) Bran 2
AKA: Oryza Sativa Bran
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Rice (Oryza Sativa) Bran is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
93165-33-4
Form
Powder
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
Wound Healing
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda for centuries as a gentle skin treatment and nutritional ingredient. Japanese geisha famously used rice bran paste (nukamiso) for skin brightening and softening.
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
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR