Rice (Oryza Sativa) Starch

Rice (Oryza Sativa) Starch 1
Rice (Oryza Sativa) Starch 2
AKA: Oryza Sativa Starch
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
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.
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
General
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