Product Description

Rice Bran Oil Botanical Name: Oryza sativa Extraction Method: Expeller Pressed Origin: China Description: Rice Bran Carrier Oil is extracted from the bran or outer coat of the brown rice grain removed during the milling process. It is rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins and essential oils. Rice Bran Oil also has constituents believed to hinder UV rays absorption at the skin’s surface. Color: Golden brown to brown liquid. Aromatic Description: Rice Bran Carrier Oil has very little scent characteristic of most carrier oils. Common Uses: Rice Bran Carrier Oil has a high percentage of fatty acids and unsaponifiables and is one of the best sources of tocotrienols, an antioxidant that may be much more powerful and effective than Vitamin E. It is a mild oil perfect for dry/flaky, sensitive, mature and/or delicate skin (***** baby), where additional moisture is required and is effective for keeping skin smooth. It's a wonderful oil for itchy "alligator" skin. Rice bran oil has long been used in Japan to protect and moisturize the skin. Rice Bran Carrier Oil contains a compound called gamma-oryzanol, a component that can impede the progress of melanin pigmentation by restoring the erythema activity of the tyrosinase enzyme as it intercepts the UV rays at the skin’s surface, hindering UV ray transmission. As such, Rice Bran Oil is used in many types of skin and hair sunscreen products and is incorporated into shampoos, conditioners and special hair treatments where it adds sheen while moisturizing and conditioning the hair without weighing it down. It is even used in lipsticks providing lip conditioning and strong mold stability, and in nail polishes to provide smooth spreadability. Usage levels in formulations are 0.5 - *0 %. Consistency: Typical and Characteristic of Carrier Oils. Absorption: Absorbs into skin at average speed, slight oil feeling left on skin. Shelf Life: Users can expect a shelf life of 3 years with pro