Characteristics
- INCI
- Oryza Sativa Bran Wax
- CAS
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8016-60-2
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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232-409-7
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Aec Rice Wax,Oryza Sative Bran Wax,Rice Bran Wax,Rice Wax
- Functions
- skin conditioning
Для кого подходит
Description
Oryza Sativa Bran Wax is a plant-derived wax obtained from rice bran, the outer layer of the rice grain. In cosmetics, it’s mainly used as a texture and structure ingredient: it helps thicken formulas, improve spreadability, and give creams, balms, sticks, and lip products a smooth, cushiony feel. It can also form a light protective film on the skin or hair, which helps reduce moisture loss and gives products a more polished finish.
For skin, this ingredient is especially useful in richer moisturizers, body balms, and barrier-supportive formulas because it adds softness without the heavy feel some waxes can have. In hair products, it may help tame flyaways, add slip, and improve the feel of styling products or conditioners. People who like plant-based, waxy emollients or need a formula with more body may appreciate it. A small caveat: because it’s a wax, it can feel too occlusive or heavy for some very oily or easily congested skin types, depending on the full formula.
Found in products (720 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции SUNdance (33 продуктов)
