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Rice (Oryza Sativa) Starch
AKA “Oryza Sativa Starch”
Ingredient
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
See origin →
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
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
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International journal of toxicology, 2006
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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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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil
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EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR