Rice (Oryza Sativa) Germ Oil

Rice (Oryza Sativa) Germ Oil 1
Rice (Oryza Sativa) Germ Oil 2
AKA: Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
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
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
Traditional Use
The oil from rice germ, which concentrates beneficial compounds like vitamin E and gamma-oryzanol. Developed as a modern skincare ingredient based on traditional uses of whole rice in Asian beauty regimens.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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