Cosmetics · Plant extracts
Black Rice Extract
クロゴメエキス (Kurogome ekisu)
Also known as: Black Rice Extract, Forbidden Rice Extract
At a glance
| Category | Cosmetics |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Oryza Sativa Black Rice Extract |
| Japanese labeling name | クロゴメエキス |
| Common Japanese notations | クロゴメエキス, 黒米エキス |
| Origin | Plant-derived (black-cultivar Oryza sativa) |
| Typical functions | Antioxidant, Skin conditioning |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Cosmetic ingredient listed in the JSCI labeling name dictionary. Also used as a food ingredient. |
Black rice — kurogome — is a pigmented cultivar of Oryza sativa whose bran layer is rich in anthocyanins, particularly cyanidin-3-glucoside. In Japan, black rice is eaten alongside white rice for nutritional diversity and is used in specialty wagashi. Cosmetic black rice extract concentrates the antioxidant-active pigmented fraction.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Face toners and essences
- Specialty skincare
- Traditional grain food applications
What it is
Black rice extract is produced by water or hydro-alcoholic extraction of black-cultivar Oryza sativa grains, typically targeting the pigmented bran layer. The extract contains anthocyanins, phenolic acids, gamma-oryzanol, and vitamin E.
Typical uses in Japanese products
In cosmetics, black rice extract appears in face toners, essences, and specialty skincare — often positioned around antioxidant and Japanese-heritage grain narratives.
In food, black rice is used in mixed-rice preparations, traditional confectionery, and rice wine products.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Cosmetic use is permitted under the JSCI dictionary.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Listed in CosIng. Permitted for cosmetic use. |
|---|---|
| USA | INCI recognized by PCPC. |
| China | Permitted per IECIC listings. |
| Korea | Permitted under KFDA / MFDS. |
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References
- JSCI labeling name directory — クロゴメエキス
- EU CosIng entry: Oryza Sativa Black Rice Extract
Last updated: 2026-04-22. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.