Oryza sativa bran oil (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Oleum Oryzae; Oryza sativa (rice) bran oil; Rice germ oil; Rice oil

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Oryza sativa bran oil, the fatty oil that can be pressed from rice bran is used in cosmetic formulations. The oil mainly consists of glycerides of linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic fatty acids. Oryza sativa bran oil acts as an emollient (makes the skin smooth and supple).

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer