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Antioxidant

ORYZANOL

CAS 11042-64-1 / 12738-23-7
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

Gamma-oryzanol — a powerful antioxidant blend of ferulic acid esters from rice bran. Acts as both a free-radical scavenger and a mild UV absorber; supports skin tone evenness with a long Japanese-cosmetic safety record.

Skin benefits

  • Powerful antioxidant from rice bran
  • Mild UV absorber (310–340 nm)
  • Anti-inflammatory
  • May help with hyperpigmentation

Known concerns

  • Quality varies by extraction method
  • Some sensitive types may react to plant-derived sterols (rare)

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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