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What Is Oryza Sativa Rice Bran Oil?
Oryza sativa (rice) bran oil is the oil extracted from the husks (bran) of grains of rice. It is used as a barrier-repairing emollient, and like most plant extracts, has antioxidant properties.\n\nResearch demonstrates there is much more to rice bran oil than its moisturizing abilities. It is a rich source of barrier repairing fatty acids, among them oleic acid, linoleic acid, and palmitic acid. Even more exciting, studies indicate that rice bran oil can help target factors that lead to dark spots and uneven skin tone, making it a worthy addition in products designed to correct these issues.\n\nOryza sativa (rice) bran oil has been ruled safe as used in cosmetics by the independent Cosmetic Ingredient Review and does not sensitize skin – in fact, it helps soothe it. In its raw form, rice bran oil has a dark gold color. Because it is a byproduct of rice production, it is also considered an eco-friendly skin care ingredient.
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Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Plants, February 2023, ePublication Plants, 2023
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Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, November 2022, pages 6056-6060 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
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Journal of Food Biochemistry, October 2022, ePublication Journal of Food Biochemistry, 2022
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Nutrients, May 2020, ePublication Nutrients, 2020
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Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, June 2017, ePublication Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017
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International Journal of Toxicology, March 2006, pages 91-120 International Journal of Toxicology, 2006
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