
What is Rice Extract?
Skin Type: Can be used by all skin types
Skin Concern: Sensitive, hyperpigmentation, loss of elasticity
Overview
A highly versatile and nutrient-rich ingredient that can be purified in various ways to become a variety of rice extracts to target various skin problems and bolstering overall skin health. Studies have shown different rice extracts to confer skin moisturizing, calming, soothing, regenerating and brightening properties, and can be used in wide variety of skincare products such as toners, serums, moisturizers and face masks.
Derivatives/Variations
Rice Water
a hydrate that is obtained through rice immersed in water for a period of time, and contains Vitamins B, E, minerals, inositol…etc to hydrate, soothe, and calm the skin while increasing smoothness and softness
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Fermented Rice Extract
rice that has undergone fermentation to produce microbes that support the skin’s microbiome. It aids in the skin’s absorption of other ingredients, enhances skin’s barrier against sensitizing agents, as well as conferring anti-inflammatory properties.
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Rice Amino Acid
protein fraction extracted from rice that contains rice amino acids and peptides. Works in complementary ways with other collagen stimulating ingredients to boost fibroblast proliferation for firmer skin.
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Rice Bran Extract
obtained from the outer layer of grains, it is rich in ferulic acid, vitamin E, fatty acids and phytoesterols to protect the skin against environmental damage
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Rice Starch
powder grinded from rice grains in which the major nutrient component is carbohydrates. Used in cosmetics as a natural alternative to talc by reducing shine and producing a mattifying effect.
Ingredient with Synergistic Effects
highly hydrophilic (water-loving) substance found naturally in the skin, and can hold moisture volume up to 1000 times of its own weight. High versatility in skincare product categories, works well to calm, cool, and hydrate the skin. Works well in formulas with Rice Water to further calm and soothe the skin.
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B3 is an essential vitamin that improves inflammation and hyperpigmentation, while B5 is a natural moisturizing factor that hydrates the skin. Both ingredients work well with Rice Ferment for skin brightening effects.
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one of the skin’s structural component to fortify the epidermis; works well with Rice Bran Extract to protect the skin against environmental damage.
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Sustainability Features of Rice Extract in Skin Need formulas
- Extracted from a Japanese strain of rice particularly rich in B vitamins and minerals
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- Biodegradable, non-bio cumulative, and from non-genetically modified and non-endangered species sources; purification processes comply with principles of green manufacturing