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Rice-Derived Glucosylceramide
コメ由来グルコシルセラミド (Kome yurai gurukoshiru seramido)
Also known as: Rice Ceramide, Oryza Sativa Ceramide
At a glance
| Category | Supplements |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Oryza Sativa Glucosylceramide / Rice Sphingoglycolipid |
| Japanese labeling name | コメ由来グルコシルセラミド |
| Common Japanese notations | コメ由来グルコシルセラミド, 米セラミド |
| Origin | Plant-derived (sphingoglycolipid from rice bran / rice germ) |
| Typical functions | Skin moisture support (supplement claim), Skin conditioning (cosmetic) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Rice-derived glucosylceramide appears as a functional relevant ingredient in several Foods with Function Claims notifications submitted to the Consumer Affairs Agency. Cosmetic applications are handled under JSCI dictionary entries. |
Rice-derived glucosylceramide is a sphingolipid isolated from rice bran or rice germ. It is one of the most common skin-moisture functional ingredients in Japan's Foods with Function Claims supplement category, with multiple brands having submitted notifications to the Consumer Affairs Agency around skin-hydration claims.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Foods with Function Claims supplements (skin moisture, barrier)
- Moisturizing cosmetic products (creams, serums, lotions)
- Functional beauty drinks and beauty bars
- Anti-aging supplements and tablets
- Scalp and hair-care products
What it is
Rice-derived glucosylceramide is a naturally occurring sphingoglycolipid isolated from rice bran or rice germ. Commercial preparations vary by molecular composition, purity, and standardization protocols.
The ingredient is a plant-derived alternative to animal-sourced ceramides and is preferred in many Japanese-market preparations for its source profile.
Typical uses in Japanese products
In supplements, rice-derived glucosylceramide is used in soft-gel and tablet formats positioning around skin moisture. Daily dosing and specific claims are defined per notification.
In cosmetics, rice-derived ceramide preparations appear in moisturizing formulations.
Regulatory classification in Japan
Multiple Foods with Function Claims notifications involving rice-derived glucosylceramide have been submitted to the Consumer Affairs Agency. Subscribers to the agency's notification database can verify specific ingredient / brand / claim combinations.
Cosmetic use is handled under the JSCI dictionary.
Regulatory classification in other markets
| EU | Supplement uses may require Novel Food evaluation depending on the specific preparation. |
|---|---|
| USA | Sold as a dietary supplement ingredient. |
| China | Supplement preparations subject to specific authority review; cosmetic applications per IECIC. |
| Korea | Cosmetic and supplement applications handled under their respective frameworks. |
Example products
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Related ingredients
References
- Japan Consumer Affairs Agency — Foods with Function Claims notification database
Last updated: 2026-04-22. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.