Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil

Good

Antioxidant

Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil at a glance

  • The end product of the hydrogenated of Orzya sativa (rice) bran oil
  • Skin and hair conditioning ingredient
  • Has antioxidant properties

Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil description

Hydrogenated rice bran oil is the end product of the hydrogenation of _Oryza sativa_ (rice) bran oil. Hydrogenation is the process of adding hydrogen to a compound in order to change its properties. In cosmetics, hydrogenated rice bran oil serves as a skin and hair conditioning ingredient. It also has antioxidant properties and contains several fatty acids, such as palmitic, stearic, and oleic. Use levels of hydrogenated rice bran oil range from 0.5–20% depending on formulary goals.

Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil references

  • PubChem, Accessed April 2023, Website
  • Cosmile Europe, Accessed April 2023, Website

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Ingredient ratings

Best

Proven and supported by independent studies. Outstanding active ingredient for most skin types or concerns.

Good

Necessary to improve a formula's texture, stability, or penetration.

Average

Generally non-irritating but may have aesthetic, stability, or other issues that limit its usefulness.

Bad

There is a likelihood of irritation. Risk increases when combined with other problematic ingredients.

Worst

May cause irritation, inflammation, dryness, etc. May offer benefit in some capability but overall, proven to do more harm than good.

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