murphyRice (Oryza Sativa) Starch
AKA: Oryza Sativa Starch
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
OriginNative to Japan, Korea, China. Rice seeds from the Poaceae family are the primary botanical source, primarily cultivated in Japan, Korea, and China. Rice starch is extracted through wet milling processes that separate the starch granules from other seed components.
Rice (Oryza Sativa) Starch is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
223239-90-5
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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.
Absorbs Excess Oil
Controls Viscosity
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Controls product thickness
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