Rice (Oryza Sativa) Extract
AKA: Oryza Sativa Extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
A general extract of rice developed for modern cosmetics to capture its traditional skin-soothing and brightening benefits. Rice has been a staple ingredient in East Asian beauty practices for millennia.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
79.2%
45%
0%100%
Industry max
Reg. Limit
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
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