Oryza sativa (Rice) seed oil
AKA “Rice Seed Oil”
Essential Oil
Ingredient Facts
Oryza sativa (Rice) seed oil
AKA: Rice Seed Oil
Essential Oil · Antioxidant · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Antioxidant
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Essential Oil
Clean
Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Process: Cold Pressed / Solvent Extraction Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Poaceae (Grass family)
Plant Part
Seed
Lifeform
Annual or helophyte
Climate
Temperate
CAS #
68553-81-1
Form
Oil
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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.
Antioxidant
Fights free radicals — the unstable molecules from UV, pollution, and stress that break down collagen and cause premature aging.
Conditions Skin
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Softens & Smooths
Traditional Use
Traditional oil used throughout Asia for skin and hair conditioning, with documented use in Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine dating back centuries. Valued for its light texture and ability to nourish skin without heaviness.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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
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
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
Verified Feb 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR