ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OIL

Description: ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OIL — moisturizing, antioxidant (Rice Bran Oil).

All Functions: moisturizing, antioxidant (Rice Bran Oil)

Quick Facts:

• Category: emollient
• Comedogenic Rating: 1/5

Proven Benefits At A Glance:

• Rice bran oil is used in cosmetics primarily as a conditioning and occlusive agent (helps retain moisture)
• Safety testing shows rice bran oil is non-irritating, non-sensitizing, and not toxic at tested doses
• Contains gamma-oryzanol, a natural antioxidant compound
• Generally considered non-allergenic, though isolated cases of raw rice allergy have been reported
• Typically used at concentrations of 1-2% in formulations

Safety tier is a starting heuristic from regulatory status and comedogenic rating, not a dermatological verdict — see our Terms for the full disclaimer. Research confidence reflects how many real cited studies back this ingredient, not the strength of their findings.

🧪 ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OIL

ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OIL

CAS Number: 68553-81-1; 84696-37-7

Also Known As: —

Category: emollient

EC Number: 271-397-8

Oryza Sativa Bran Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the bran of the Rice, Oryza sativa L., Poaceae. It consists primarily of the glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic, palmetic and stearic

ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OIL is an emollient ingredient used in skincare formulations.

🌍 Regulatory Status

📊 Comedogenicity

1/5

📚 Research & Evidence

🔬 The Science

Oryza sativa bran oil comes from rice bran, a byproduct of rice processing. Here’s what the research shows:

**What It Does in Skincare**
Rice bran oil functions as #1: a conditioning and occlusive agent in cosmetics, meaning it helps soften skin and reduce moisture loss (Int J Toxicol, 2006). It’s been formulated into at least 39 different cosmetic products across various categories. **Active Compounds**
The oil contains #2: gamma-oryzanol, described as a powerful antioxidant (J Microencapsul, 2022). Rice bran oil also naturally includes fatty acids like palmitic, stearic, oleic, and linoleic acids, plus tocopherols (a form of vitamin E) and other antioxidants (Int J Toxicol, 2006).

**Safety Profile**
Extensive safety testing supports its use: #3: Rice bran oil was not irritating or sensitizing in animal skin tests, showed no toxicity in eye tests, and was not phototoxic (Int J Toxicol, 2006). #4: In a three-generation oral study in rats, 10% rice bran oil caused no toxic or developmental effects compared to a control oil (Int J Toxicol, 2006). The ingredient tested negative for mutagenicity (ability to cause genetic damage) in standard assays (Int J Toxicol, 2006). #5: In limited clinical testing, rice oils were at most mildly irritating (Int J Toxicol, 2006). One small clinical observation noted decreased skin lesions in atopic dermatitis patients after bathing with a rice bran preparation, though this is a single report rather than a robust study (Int J Toxicol, 2006).

**Allergenic Potential**
Rice-derived ingredients are generally considered non-allergenic (Int J Toxicol, 2006), though isolated cases of allergy to raw rice have been documented. **Important Caveat**
The 2006 safety panel flagged that pesticides have been reported in rice bran oil used for cooking; they recommended pesticide and heavy metal levels in cosmetic-grade rice bran oil should not exceed currently reported levels (Int J Toxicol, 2006).

💧 Skin Type Compatibility

Derived from this ingredient’s irritancy potential and comedogenicity rating against the needs of each skin type — e.g. oily and acne-prone skin are marked down for pore-clogging ingredients, sensitive skin for irritants. A starting heuristic, not a dermatological verdict.

⚠️ Don’t Combine With

🧴 Products Containing ORYZA SATIVA BRAN OIL

• Somatoline Latte Detergente Viso e Occhi
• Fiocchi di riso Talco non talco
• Labcare, Labcare cosmetics Crema viso anti-age
• Deliplus fussion
• Pirinç mayası rıce yeast pure essential toner
• Kiehl’s Ultra facial cream
• CREAM.LY NOURISH MY SKIN (DRY)
• CREAM.LY CREAM MY SKIN (Normal/Mixed/Oily)
• CREAM.LY NOURISH MY SKIN (Normal/Mixed/Oily)
• Système U Crème lavante douceur
• Vichy Nutriextra
• Monoprix Shampooing doux beurre de mangue huile de riz
• Monoprix Après-Shampooing au beurre de mangue et à l’huile de riz
• Monoprix Shampooing doux beurre de mangue et huile de riz
• Puressentiel Huile Sèche Minceur
• l-oreal, l-oreal-consumer-products, garnier, Wahre Schätze Sanfte Hafermilch, Reiscreme & Bio-Hafermilch, beruhigende Spülung
• Ushuaïa Déodorant Ushuaia – Douceur du Japon au Lait de riz/fleur Sakura
• L’Oréal, L’Oreal Luxe, Kiehl’s Ultra facial cream
• vivi verde coop Crema viso nutriente protettiva
• vivi verde Coop crema viso rivitalizzante protettiva giorno

📄 Related Research

Matched by search — not necessarily verified support for every statement above.

• Unknown authors (2006). 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 Wax, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Wax, Oryza Sativa (rice)Bran Extract, Oryza Sativa (rice) Extract, Oryza Sativa (rice) Germ Powder, Oryza Sativa (rice) Starch, Oryza Sativa (rice) Bran, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Extract, Hydrolyzed Rice Bran Protein, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, and Hydrolyzed Rice Protein. Int J Toxicol.
• Noguera NH et al. (2022). Production of rice bran oil (Oryza sativa L.) microparticles by spray drying taking advantage of the technological properties of cereal co-products. J Microencapsul.
• Lal Preethi Ss et al. (2022). Njavara rice (Oryza sativa Linn.) bran oil exerts anti-inflammatory effects through regulation of Notch-mediated T-cell receptor (TCR) activation in experimentally induced atherosclerosis. Cell Mol Biol (Noisy-le-grand).
• Awad-Allah MMA et al. (2022). Assessment of Genetic Variability and Bran Oil Characters of New Developed Restorer Lines of Rice (Oryza sativa L.). Genes (Basel).
• Nath B et al. (2025). Rice bran and rice bran oil production perspective in Bangladesh: a review. J Sci Food Agric.