Rice (Oryza Sativa) Starch
AKA “Oryza Sativa Starch
Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
Rice (Oryza Sativa) starch
AKA: Oryza Sativa Starch
Ingredient · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Rice (Oryza Sativa) Starch is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
CAS #
223239-90-5
Form
Powder
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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
Traditional Use
Rice starch has been used in traditional Asian cosmetics for centuries as an absorbent powder and skin-soothing agent. Widely employed in face powders, talc-free formulations, and traditional beauty preparations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran W
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran W
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran W
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran W
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran W
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran W
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran W
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran W
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran W
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran W
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran W
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran W
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran W
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Amended final report on the safety assessment of Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid,Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran W
International journal of toxicology, 2006
Anti-skin ageing activities of rice (Oryza sativa) bran soft and hard waxes in cultured skin cells.
Chaikul P, Kanlayavattanakul M, Khongkow M, Jantimaporn A, Lourith N
International journal of cosmetic science, 2024
Amended Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid, Oryaza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Wax, Oryza Sativa (Ri
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Amended Report on the Safety Assessment of Rice (Oryza Sativa) Bran Oil, Rice (Oryza Sativa) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid, Rice (Oryza Sativa) Wax, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Wax, Rice (Oryza Sativa) Br
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Rice (Oryza Sativa) Bran Oil, Rice (Oryza Sativa) Germ Oil, Rice Bran Acid, Rice (Oryza Sativa) Wax, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Wax, Rice (Oryza Sativa) Bran Extra
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
oryza sativa (rice) bran extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oryza sativa (rice) extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Hull Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
oryza sativa (rice) bran extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Oryza sativa (rice) extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Hull Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR