Rice Bran Carrier Oil

Rich in natural plant sterols and antioxidant gamma oryzanol, Rice bran is an excellent moisturiser which is both soothing and smoothing.

Rice Bran Oil

Rich in natural plant sterols and antioxidant gamma oryzanol, Rice bran is an excellent moisturiser which is both soothing and smoothing. Rice bran oil is excellent when used as the key ingredient in facial and skin oils as it imparts a beautiful soft feeling, which you can add other oils in order to enhance the skin benefit effects.

Suitability

Rice Bran oil is suitable for all skin types. The smoothness imparted makes Rice Bran oil ideal for formulation in face creams or for preparations on areas of dry skin that are exposed to continual damage.

Rice Bran is incredibly stable, even at high temperature and has a high resistance to oxidation, making incredibly suitable for skin usage, to protect, nourish and replenish.

Latin Name

Oryza sativa (Rice) Bran Oil

Extraction Method

Cold Pressed & Refined

Country of Origin

EU

Average Shelf Life

12 - 18 months

Fatty Acids

Oleic acid (Omega 9)- 38%
Myristic acid - 0.6%
Palmitic acid - 21.5%
Stearic acid- 2.9%
Linoleic acid (Omega 6) - 34.4%
Linolenic acid (Omega 3) - 2.2%

Rice Bran Carrier Oil

Precautions

None recorded and as with all carrier oils (except St Johns Wort), safe to use during pregnancy. As with all nut based carrier oils, always use with caution on people with nut allergies.