Cosmetics · Oils & lipids
Rice Germ Oil
米胚芽油 (Kome haiga-yu)
Also known as: Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
At a glance
| Category | Cosmetics |
|---|---|
| INCI name | Oryza Sativa Germ Oil |
| Japanese labeling name | コメ胚芽油 |
| Common Japanese notations | 米胚芽油, コメ胚芽油 |
| Origin | Plant-derived (rice germ, isolated from rice bran) |
| Typical functions | Emollient, Antioxidant (via gamma-oryzanol) |
| Regulatory status in Japan | Cosmetic ingredient listed in the JSCI labeling name dictionary. |
Rice germ oil is pressed specifically from the germ fraction of rice — a smaller yield than rice bran oil, which uses the whole bran. Germ oil concentrates the vitamin E and gamma-oryzanol content and is used in specialty cosmetic applications positioning around these natural antioxidants.
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Used in (typical product categories)
Finished-product categories that commonly include this ingredient in Japanese-market formulations.
- Face oils and lotions
- Body products
- Specialty skincare
What it is
Oryza Sativa germ oil is produced by separating the germ fraction during rice milling and pressing or solvent-extracting it. The oil concentrates gamma-oryzanol, tocopherols, tocotrienols, and phytosterols at higher levels than whole bran oil.
Typical uses in Japanese products
In cosmetics, rice germ oil appears in face oils, specialty moisturizers, and body products — often in formulations emphasizing natural antioxidant content.
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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Related ingredients
References
- JSCI labeling name directory — コメ胚芽油
- EU CosIng entry: Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Last updated: 2026-04-22. Ingredient entries are reviewed at least annually against current regulatory listings.