Rice (Oryza Sativa) Germ Oil

AKA: Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Japan, Korea, China. Derived from the germ of rice seeds (Oryza sativa) in the Poaceae grass family, primarily grown in Japan, Korea, and China. Extracted through cold-pressing or solvent extraction of the rice germ portion separated during grain milling.
Rice (Oryza Sativa) Germ Oil is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
68424-04-6
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
Locks In Moisture
Hydrates and nourishes skin
Protects against environmental damage
Supports skin's natural barrier
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
Mixed Phototoxicity Results
Both phototoxic and non-phototoxic results in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 403)
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR