Rice (Oryza Sativa) Bran Oil

AKA: Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Japan, Korea, China. Rice bran is derived from Oryza sativa seeds in the Poaceae grass family, primarily cultivated in Japan, Korea, and China. The oil is extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the milled rice bran layer.
Rice (Oryza Sativa) Bran Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
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
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Softens & Smooths
Antioxidant Protection
Anti-Aging Benefits
Reduces Inflammation
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test and Human test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 403)
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR