Rice Extract

Also known as: Rice water, Oryza sativa extract

INCI name: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract

What it does

An extract of rice grain, sold in Indian skincare as “rice water”. It is a skin-conditioning ingredient whose exact make-up varies by supplier and is rarely disclosed.

Benefits

Human evidence is thin and mostly indirect: rice starch in bath water helped detergent-damaged skin recover and improved barrier function in people with eczema. Reviews report moisturising, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, mostly from lab work.

Concerns & Risks

None well established. Brightening claims for rice water are not backed by robust clinical trials.

Comedogenic rating

0/5

Non-comedogenic (0)

Suitable for

All skin types

Avoid if

You have a rice allergy (rare)

Typical concentration

Rarely disclosed; usually a minor ingredient

Products containing Rice Extract

1 product in our database