murphyRice (Oryza Sativa) Extract
AKA: Oryza Sativa Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
OriginNative to USA. Rice seeds from the Poaceae family are grown primarily in the USA and other temperate regions. The extract is obtained through solvent extraction of the rice seed material.
Rice (Oryza Sativa) Extract is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
56-81-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Anti Sebum
Antioxidant Protection
Skin Protecting
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Fights free radical damage
Shields skin from damage
Reduces excess sebum
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.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Reported use79.2%
0%50%100%
Reg. limit 45%
FDA OTC limit: 45% (Skin Protectant). Also listed as anorectal protectant at 10-45% in 21 CFR 346.14 Source: FDA OTC Monograph, 21 CFR 347.10. Industry typically uses up to 79.2% in leave-on products (10046 products reported). Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 679).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR