Oryza Sativa Starch
A plant starch from rice. It gives a soft matte feel, absorbs sebum and removes tackiness. Well tolerated.
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, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Oryza Sativa Starch is the starch obtained from rice. In cosmetics it is used as a mattifying and absorbing agent: it forms a soft powdery layer that picks up sebum, cuts shine and removes the sticky feel in creams, powders and bases. It works as a texture and finish ingredient, not as an active that transforms skin. Its mattifying effect is real but temporary and surface-level. It does not truly regulate sebum production or improve skin quality over the long term. Applied topically it has no systemic relevance, so it can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding without reservations. Tolerance is very good. Irritation and allergy potential are low, which makes it suitable for sensitive skin. In cosmetic formulas most people tolerate it with no reaction.
Frequently asked questions
Is Oryza Sativa Starch safe during pregnancy?
Oryza Sativa Starch is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Oryza Sativa Starch for?
Oryza Sativa Starch suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Oryza Sativa Starch and what does it do in cosmetics?
A plant starch from rice.
What's the INCI name for Oryza Sativa Starch?
The INCI name is Oryza Sativa Starch. It may also appear as: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch, Rice Starch, Almidón de arroz (Oryza sativa).
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