Ingredient decoded

Rice extract

Rice-derived ingredients come in several forms, including extracts and bran water. They are not one standard ingredient with one guaranteed brightening or moisturising effect.

Botanical ingredient

Black line drawing of Rice panicle and leaf — Rice extract · source plant illustration
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First things first: what is it?

Rice skincare ingredients are derived from Oryza sativa. Extract, bran water, oil and isolated compounds are different materials.

What does it do?

Botanical formula ingredient

Research has explored moisturising and other cosmetic uses for particular rice-derived materials.

Science or just a good story?

A dermatology review discusses multiple rice components. Findings about one preparation should not be applied automatically to rice water or every rice cream.

Spot it on the label

Look for Oryza Sativa followed by the plant part and preparation.
Rice bran water is related to rice extract, but is not chemically identical.

So, is it a useful ingredient?

Read the exact rice ingredient and the rest of the formula. Rice on the front label is not a results guarantee.

Rice extract

First things first: what is it?

What does it do?

Botanical formula ingredient

Science or just a good story?

Spot it on the label

So, is it a useful ingredient?

Common product types

moisturiser

cleanser

Related product profiles

Dynasty Cream

Green Plum Refreshing Cleanser

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