Rice Powder
Ground rice. In cleansers acts as a mild physical exfoliant; in make-up as an oil-absorbing mattifying agent.
Supporting ingredient
It gives a product its texture, stability or shelf life. It has no claimed effect on the skin, so an efficacy tier does not apply. What is known about its safety is below
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Oily, Combination, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Rice Powder (Oryza Sativa Rice Powder) is finely milled whole rice grain or rice starch. In cosmetics used as a mild abrasive, absorbent, filler. Mechanism. Rice powder microparticles absorb excess sebum, mattify skin. In scrubs work as a gentle mechanical abrasive. In dry shampoos absorb sebum at hair roots. Where applied. Face powders, dry shampoos, scrubs, peel-off masks, shaving products. Concentration 5–50%. In Japan and Korea – the basis of traditional cleansers and masks. Evidence base. No clinical RCTs required – a functional filler. CIR confirmed safety. Safety. Hypoallergenic, non-comedogenic. Pregnancy and lactation – topically safe. Often in children's cosmetics.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rice Powder safe during pregnancy?
Rice Powder is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Rice Powder for?
Rice Powder suits: normal, oily, combination, sensitive.
What is Rice Powder and what does it do in cosmetics?
Ground rice.
What's the INCI name for Rice Powder?
The INCI name is Oryza Sativa Powder. It may also appear as: Rice Powder.
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