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Oryza sativa (Rice) bran wax
AKA “Rice Bran Wax”
Wax
Ingredient Facts
Oryza sativa (Rice) bran wax
AKA: Rice Bran Wax
Wax · Emollient · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emollient
Occlusive
Skin Conditioner
Wax
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual or helophyte
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
8016-60-2
Form
Wax
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.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Film Forming
Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.
Conditions Skin
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Byproduct of rice bran oil extraction, traditionally used in Asian cosmetics as a natural thickener and skin protectant. Used historically in Japanese and Korean formulations to create protective barriers and improve product texture.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
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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A facile one-step preparation of Ca(10)(PO(4))(6)(OH)(2)/Li-BioMOFs resin nanocomposites with Glycyrrhiza glabra (licorice) root juice as green cappin
Asadi F, Forootanfar H, Ranjbar M
Artificial cells, nanomedicine, and biotechnology, 2020
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Formation and stability of oil-in-water nanoemulsions containing rice bran oil: in vitro and in vivo assessments.
Bernardi DS, Pereira TA, Maciel NR, Bortoloto J, Viera GS et al.
Journal of nanobiotechnology, 2011
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Formation and stability of oil-in-water nanoemulsions containing rice bran oil: in vitro and in vivo assessments.
Bernardi DS, Pereira TA, Maciel NR, Bortoloto J, Viera GS et al.
Journal of nanobiotechnology, 2011
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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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Biowaxes from Palm Oil as Promising Candidates for Cosmetic Matrices and Pharmaceuticals for Human Use.
Chaparro LM, Neira LF, Molina D, Rivera-Barrera D, Castañeda M et al.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2023
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Biowaxes from Palm Oil as Promising Candidates for Cosmetic Matrices and Pharmaceuticals for Human Use.
Chaparro LM, Neira LF, Molina D, Rivera-Barrera D, Castañeda M et al.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2023
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Biowaxes from Palm Oil as Promising Candidates for Cosmetic Matrices and Pharmaceuticals for Human Use.
Chaparro LM, Neira LF, Molina D, Rivera-Barrera D, Castañeda M et al.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2023
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Biowaxes from Palm Oil as Promising Candidates for Cosmetic Matrices and Pharmaceuticals for Human Use.
Chaparro LM, Neira LF, Molina D, Rivera-Barrera D, Castañeda M et al.
Materials (Basel, Switzerland), 2023
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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 of the Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel: Safety Assessment of Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Rhizome/Root, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice)
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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Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Cetearyl Rice Branate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Leaf Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Juice
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root powder
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Water
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrogenated Rice Bran Wax
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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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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Phytosteryl Rice Branate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Polyglyceryl-3 Rice Branate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Rice Amino Acids
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Rice Bran Acid
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Rice Bran Oil Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Ricebranamide DEA
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Tricetyl Phosphate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
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Anticaries effect of dentifrices with calcium citrate and sodium trimetaphosphate.
Delbem AC, Bergamaschi M, Rodrigues E, Sassaki KT, Vieira AE et al.
Journal of applied oral science : revista FOB, 2012
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Hydrolyzed Rice Protein-Based Formulas, a Vegetal Alternative in Cow's Milk Allergy.
Dupont C, Bocquet A, Tomé D, Bernard M, Campeotto F et al.
Nutrients, 2020
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Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice)
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Leaf Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Juice
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Glycyrrhiza Glabra Licorice Root Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Glycyrrhiza Uralensis (Licorice) Root Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrogenated Rice Bran Wax
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Hydrolyzed Rice Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
→
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
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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
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Hull Powder
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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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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Rice Amino Acids
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Rice Bran Acid
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Rice Bran Extract
Environmental Working Group (EWG)
EWG Skin Deep Cosmetics Database
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Sunscreens and Cosmetic Formulations Containing Ascorbyl Tetraisopalmitate and Rice Peptides for the Improvement of Skin Photoaging: A Double-blind, R
Fossa Shirata MM, Maia Campos PMBG
Photochemistry and photobiology, 2021
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Anticalculus efficacy of a new dentifrice.
Llena C, Forner L, Vento C
Quintessence international (Berlin, Germany : 1985), 2009
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An in vitro investigation of two currently marketed dentin tubule occlusion dentifrices.
Parkinson CR, Willson RJ
The Journal of clinical dentistry, 2011
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Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): A phytochemical and pharmacological review.
Pastorino G, Cornara L, Soares S, Rodrigues F, Oliveira MBPP
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2018
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Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): A phytochemical and pharmacological review.
Pastorino G, Cornara L, Soares S, Rodrigues F, Oliveira MBPP
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2018
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Liquorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): A phytochemical and pharmacological review.
Pastorino G, Cornara L, Soares S, Rodrigues F, Oliveira MBPP
Phytotherapy research : PTR, 2018
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Stability and Anti-Aging of Encapsulated Ferulic Acid in Phosphorylated Rice Starch.
Pueknang J, Saewan N
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2022
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Stability and Anti-Aging of Encapsulated Ferulic Acid in Phosphorylated Rice Starch.
Pueknang J, Saewan N
Molecules (Basel, Switzerland), 2022
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Rice-based fermented products: the functional properties of the microorganisms in the defined starter contributing to melanogenesis inhibition activit
Sangkaew O, Yompakdee C
FEMS yeast research, 2023
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Dermatological uses of rice products: Trend or true?
Zamil DH, Khan RM, Braun TL, Nawas ZY
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2022
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Dermatological uses of rice products: Trend or true?
Zamil DH, Khan RM, Braun TL, Nawas ZY
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2022
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Dermatological uses of rice products: Trend or true?
Zamil DH, Khan RM, Braun TL, Nawas ZY
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2022
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Dermatological uses of rice products: Trend or true?
Zamil DH, Khan RM, Braun TL, Nawas ZY
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2022
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Dermatological uses of rice products: Trend or true?
Zamil DH, Khan RM, Braun TL, Nawas ZY
Journal of cosmetic dermatology, 2022
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Interesterification of rice bran wax and palm olein catalyzed by lipase: Crystallization behaviours and characterization.
Zhang Z, Ye J, Fei T, Ma X, Xie X et al.
Food chemistry, 2019
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Interesterification of rice bran wax and palm olein catalyzed by lipase: Crystallization behaviours and characterization.
Zhang Z, Ye J, Fei T, Ma X, Xie X et al.
Food chemistry, 2019
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Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR