Oryzanol

Oryzanol, or gamma-oryzanol, is a mixture of ferulate esters found in the unsaponifiable fraction of rice bran oil. It's included for antioxidant activity and to support oil stability, though evidence for topical benefits is limited.
Like this ingredient?

Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A rice bran antioxidant that helps shield skin from environmental stress.
Category
Antioxidant
Type
Antioxidant

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Fair

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Offers antioxidant support that may help shield skin from environmental stressors, though visible skin benefits are not well established. Expectations should be modest due to limited topical evidence.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Used in facial oils, night creams, and lip balms as an oil-phase antioxidant booster. Also added to sunscreens and emulsified lotions to complement existing antioxidant systems.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Usually tolerated, but mild irritation or sensitization can occur in reactive skin. Patch test if you're sensitive to botanical oil components. No widely established topical regulatory limits noted.

Is Oryzanol a Good Ingredient?

Rated Fair because topical evidence for visible skin benefits is limited despite its antioxidant properties, so expectations should stay modest. It may also occasionally irritate sensitive skin and can be finicky to stabilize in a formula, which together keep it below Good.

Products with Oryzanol

Related Ingredients