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Rice extract

The glossary's rice extract is the extract of Oryza sativa grains; CosIng gives it five functions: abrasive, absorbent, bulking, skin and hair conditioning1. The word "rice" covers different materials, each with its own INCI. Cosmetic data mostly concern rice bran, in the lab or in mice34.

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Rice extract at a glance

Entry from our cosmetic ingredient glossary. Regulatory data from the European Commission's CosIng database1. Copy the identifiers in one click for your files.

INCI name
ORYZA SATIVA EXTRACTCosIng lists many rice extracts (bran, germ, husk, ferments), each with its own INCI1
Other names
Rice grain extractRice bran has its own INCI, ORYZA SATIVA BRAN EXTRACT, with the same CAS number2
CAS number
90106-37-9
EC number
Not assignedThe CosIng entry shows "-" in the EC column1
Botanical origin
Rice grains, Oryza sativa L. (Poaceae)« Extract of the grains of the Rice »1
CosIng functions
Abrasive, absorbent, bulking, hair conditioning, skin conditioning« Abrasive, absorbent, bulking, hair conditioning, skin conditioning »1
Appearance
Varies with the extraction processThe supplier's technical data sheet specifies the exact INCI, the solvent and the content
EU status
No restrictionNot listed in Annexes II to VI of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, consolidated version of May 1, 20256
Allergen to declare
NoNot on the fragrance allergen list of Regulation (EU) 2023/15457
Safety
No CIR or SCCS assessment foundSafety of the finished formula is the responsibility of the safety assessor, under Regulation (EC) 1223/2009

What the research says

Each result shows the protocol and the level of evidence. The higher the level, the better the result carries over to a finished formula.

Clinical trialReview or consensusLaboratory

SkinSkincare

A fermented rice bran extract: collagen and hydration in mice

Laboratory
Rice bran extract fermented for 14 days with Aspergillus oryzae2D and 3D cell culturesMouse skin

Collagen expression increases in cell culture, about 12-fold for type III collagen in 3D spheres. In mouse skin, collagen gains 10% and both hydration and elasticity gain more than 10% compared with untreated mice. Animal result, on a fermented extract3.

Bran and husk extracts: antioxidants and pigmentation in the lab

Laboratory
Crude bran and husk extracts from a Thai varietyHuman fibroblasts, human melanoma cells

Both extracts show antioxidant activity and reduce melanin production and tyrosinase activity in melanoma cells. In stressed fibroblasts, they bring MMP-2 expression back from about 135% to 80% of the control and increase the type I collagen gene4.

Material and formulationFormulation

Promising agricultural by-products, but they need standardizing

Review
2026 narrative reviewAgri-food by-products, not specific to rice

These residues contain polyphenols, flavonoids and vitamins with antioxidant effects in the lab. Extract standardization, safety, stability, skin bioavailability and controlled clinical validation remain to be established5.

This page summarizes published literature on a cosmetic ingredient. It does not describe the effect of a finished product, which depends on its formula, and it is not medical advice. We retained no human trial on rice extract, and no cosmetic study on hair. The results cited come from cell cultures and a mouse model, on bran or husk extracts.

Which products use rice extract?

Our white label catalog includes 2 formulas with rice extract, always as a supporting ingredient. Every category can be customized (formula, fragrance, packaging).

2Body

Rice extract as a supporting active in a neutral massage milk, and rice bran in a tinted vitamin C serum with SPF 30 (sun care category).

In our formulas, it is most often paired with

Titanium dioxide 1Aloe vera extract 1Licorice extracts 1

Frequently asked questions about rice extract

What is rice extract?
It is an extract of rice grains (Oryza sativa), listed as ORYZA SATIVA EXTRACT, CAS 90106-37-9. CosIng gives it the functions of abrasive, absorbent, bulking agent, skin conditioning and hair conditioning1.
Rice extract or rice bran: are they the same thing?
No. Rice bran, the outer layer of the grain, has its own INCI, ORYZA SATIVA BRAN EXTRACT2. Our catalog lists rice extract in a massage milk and rice bran in a tinted serum. Always ask the supplier for the exact INCI.
What are the benefits of rice extract for skin?
The data come from the lab: a fermented bran extract increased collagen in culture and in mice3, and bran and husk extracts showed antioxidant activity in cells4. We retained no human trial: the effect on skin of a finished product is not established.
Is rice extract useful for hair?
CosIng recognizes a hair conditioning function1. We retained no peer-reviewed cosmetic study on hair, nor on rice water applied to skin or hair.
What is the difference with rice water or rice powder?
The rice extract in a formula is a defined extract, with its INCI and technical data sheet. Rice water and rice powder are other preparations: we retained no peer-reviewed study on them. Their place in a formula is decided with the formulator.
Does rice extract have restrictions or risks?
It does not appear in any of Annexes II to VI of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009, consolidated on May 1, 20256. We did not find a CIR or SCCS assessment for this INCI: the safety of the finished formula is demonstrated on the finished product.
Can you manufacture a rice extract product for my brand?
Yes. Our ISO 22716 certified lab can add rice extract to a customized catalog formula or to a custom formula. Two of our formulas (a massage milk and a tinted serum) already contain it. Samples are free.

Sources

Peer-reviewed studies and official regulatory sources, checked on November 3, 2026.

  1. European Commission. CosIng, entry ORYZA SATIVA EXTRACT (CAS 90106-37-9). ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing
  2. European Commission. CosIng, entry ORYZA SATIVA BRAN EXTRACT (CAS 90106-37-9). ec.europa.eu/growth/tools-databases/cosing
  3. Yan X, Yang M, Cai X, et al. Fermented rice bran extract delays skin aging by increasing the synthesis of collagen and elastin Front Pharmacol. 2025;16:1692491. doi:10.3389/fphar.2025.1692491
  4. Linsaenkart P, Ruksiriwanich W, Muangsanguan A, et al. Antioxidant, Anti-Inflammation, and Melanogenesis Inhibition of Sang 5 CMU Rice (Oryza sativa) Byproduct for Cosmetic Applications Plants (Basel). 2024;13(13):1795. doi:10.3390/plants13131795
  5. Silla A, Barbalace MC, Caliceti C, et al. From Waste to Beauty: Agri-Food By-Products as Sources of Antioxidant Compounds for Cosmeceutical Applications Antioxidants (Basel). 2026;15(8):949. doi:10.3390/antiox15080949
  6. European Parliament and Council. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 on cosmetic products, Annexes II to VI, consolidated version of May 1, 2025. eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2009/1223
  7. European Commission. Regulation (EU) 2023/1545 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as regards labeling of fragrance allergens. eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2023/1545
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