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Rice Bran Oil

Oryza sativa
Oleic acid, linoleic acid and linolenic acid.

New and nourishing - a powerful skin protectant, rich in gamma-oryzanol, which will protect and replenish your skin.   Rich in phytosterols, Rice Bran oil can be an effective substitute for lanolin, and can help reduce inflammation and soothe discomfort. It's a wonderful oil for itchy "alligator" skin.   Rice bran oil has long been used in Japan to protect and moisturize the skin, but is a relatively new discovery here in the USA.Rice Bran oil has a high level of the antioxidants gammaoryzanol and tocotrienols (vitamin E), both of which contribute to the oil’s stability.

Rice Bran is one of the richer carrier oils, and takes a moment to sink in.  We have seldom experienced a softer, more velvety feel from any of the carriers we offer. 

Rice Bran oil is also rich in anti-oxidants so could play a valuable role in skincare products.  I hadn't thought of its use for oily skin, but Karla Michel recently wrote:

 
PS - I'm loving the rice bran oil for my face, I have oily, rosacea skin but it really absorbs completely and is very soothing and doesn't make me break out! I added a few drops of German Chamo - it's awesome!