Rice (Oryza Sativa) Bran Oil

AKA: Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
Extracted from rice bran, this oil has been used in traditional Asian skincare for over 1,000 years for its emollient and antioxidant properties. Highly valued in Japanese cosmetics for maintaining skin suppleness.
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
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR