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Rice (Oryza Sativa) Germ Oil
AKA “Oryza Sativa Germ Oil”
Oil
Ingredient Facts
Rice (Oryza Sativa) germ oil
AKA: Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Oil · Emollient · EWG: 4
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
See origin →
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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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oryza sativa (rice) bran extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Oryza sativa (rice) extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Hull Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Seed Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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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
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR