Botanical Name: Oryza sativa
Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction obtained from bran, refined oil
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 contains a constituent called oryzanol, which is known to be safe to use in skin care formulations meant for outdoor use.
Color: Golden brown liquid. Ricebran may be cloudy in appearance due to the presence of natural sediments found in oil.
Aroma Description: Rice Bran Carrier Oil has very little scent characteristic of most carrier oils.
Uses: Rice Bran Carrier Oil has a high percentage of fatty acids and unsaponifiables constituents and is one of the best sources of the antioxidants that may be much more powerful and effective than Vitamin E. It is a mild oil perfect for dry, flaky, sensitive, mature and delicate skin (e.g. baby's skin), where additional moisture is required and is effective for keeping skin smooth.
Rice Bran Carrier Oil is used in many types of hair products like shampoos, conditioners ad special hair treatments where it adds sheen while moisturizing and conditioning the hair without weighing it down. It is also used in lipsticks providing lip conditioning and strong mold stability, and in nail polishes to provide smooth spreadability. Usage % in formulations are 0.5 - 10 %.
Consistency: Typical and Characteristic of Carrier Oils.
Absorption: Absorbs into skin at average speed, slight oil feeling left on skin.
Country of Origin: India
Package: 120 ml/4 fl oz or 240 ml / 8 fl oz or 480 ml/16 fl oz