Rice (Oryza Sativa) Bran
AKA “Rice (Oryza Sativa) Bran Extract”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Rice (Oryza Sativa) bran
AKA: Rice (Oryza Sativa) Bran Extract
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Antioxidant | Soothing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Soothing
Skin Conditioner
Synthetic
Clean
Rice bran gently conditions and softens skin and hair, leaving it smooth and nourished. This lightweight ingredient comes from premium sources in East Asia.
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
93165-33-4
Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Native to Japan, Korea, China. Derived from the bran layer of rice grains (Oryza sativa) grown primarily in East Asia, particularly Japan, Korea, and China. Extracted through milling and mechanical separation of the outer bran layer from rice kernels during grain processing.
Plant Source
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Antioxidant | Soothing
Benefits
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Wound Healing
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda for centuries as a gentle skin treatment and nutritional ingredient. Japanese geisha famously used rice bran paste (nukamiso) for skin brightening and softening.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
Dullness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR