Description

Oryza sativa hull powder is a product obtained from the plant of the same name, rice.

What it is used for and where
In general, rice, whether white or brown, contains more than 100 bioactive substances mainly in its bran layer including phytic acid, isovitexin, gamma-oryzanol, phytosterols, octacosanol, squalene, gamma-aminobutyric acid, tocopherol, tocotrienol derivatives with antioxidant activity.

Cosmetics
Abrasive agent. It contains abrasive particles to remove stains or biofilm that accumulate on the stratum corneum or teeth. Baking soda, kieselguhr, silica and many others have abrasive properties. Peeling or exfoliating products used in dermatology or cosmetic applications contain abrasive agents in the form of synthetic microspheres, however these microspheres or abrasive particles are not biodegradable and create pollution in aquatic ecosystems.
Synonyms: EC number 271-397-8

CAS: 68553-81-1