An aqueous steam distillate from rice seeds used for skin and hair conditioning.
What it is
Oryza sativa seed water is the aqueous solution of the steam distillates obtained from the seeds of rice, Oryza sativa, a plant of the grass family (Poaceae). CosIng lists it as an antimicrobial, antioxidant, hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in toners, essences, cleansers 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.
A distillate water is different from an extract of the same plant; the label does not show its share in the formula.
Functions
- Antimicrobial
- Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
- Antioxidant
- Inhibiting reactions promoted by oxygen, thus avoiding oxidation and rancidity.
- Hair conditioning
- Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.
Products with this ingredient (7)
- Pumpkin Time Szampon regenerujący do włosów · Vis Plantis
- Full of Water tonik nawilżający · Resibo
- Glow Star rozświetlająca maska w płachcie · Resibo
- Sheet Mask Rice Water Bio-Cellulose · Balea
- Dermokil Pirinç Mayası Beyazlatıcı Canlandırıcı Tonik 200 ml · Dermokil
- Maruderm Rice Radiant Purifying Cleanser · Maruderm
- Ikigai · Tesori d'Oriente