An oil pressed from rice germ, used as an emollient.
What it is
Oryza sativa germ oil is the fixed oil obtained by expressing the germ of rice, Oryza sativa, of the grass family (Poaceae). It consists mainly of glycerides of fatty acids. CosIng lists it as an emollient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, body oils, cleansing oils and hair care products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not show whether the oil was refined.
Functions
- Skin conditioning – emollient
- Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (12)
- Dove Glowing Ritual Body Wash – Lotus flower and Rice · Dove
- Dove Hand wash Restoring Ritual – Coconut · Dove
- Dove Hand wash Glowing Ritual – Lotus · Dove
- MACADAMIA & RICE MILK Scrub · Dove
- Dove Nourishing Secrets Detox Ritual Conditioner · Dove
- Dove Nourishing Secrets Detox Ritual Shampoo · Dove
- Dove Shampoo Glowing Ritual 250ml · UNILEVER NORGE AS
- Cleansing balm (Dullness) · Muji
- Dove Glowing Après Shampoing Lotus Rose · Unilever
- Complete Cleansing Microfoam · Shiseido
- Clarifying Cleansing Foam · Shiseido
- Riche Crème Baume Régénérant Nutrition Intense · Yves Rocher