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Rice Bran Oil
Botanical Name:
Oryza sativa
Extraction Method:
Cold-Pressed
Aroma:
Very Little
Texture:
Light
Color:
Yellow to Golden Yellow
Description:
Rice bran oil is valued globally, especially in Japan, as an exceptional skin health enhancing and rich moisturizing oil. It is extracted from the part of the rice that is richest in fat - bran or outer coat of the brown rice grain removed during the milling process.
Rice Bran Oil is rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins and essential oils.a rich moistuizing oil. It is an excellent source of essential fatty acids and antioxidant nutrients, such as Vitamin E, ferulic acid, linolic acid, oleic acid, palmitic acid and gamma oryzanol.
The typical composition of crude rice bran oil is 81.3-84.3% triglycerides, 2-3% diglycerides, 5-6% monoglycerides, 2-3% free fatty acids, 0.3% waxes, 0.8% glycolipids, 1.6% phospholipids, 4% unsaponifiables.
The oil acts as both a carrier and emollient. It is gentle and is particularly suited to sensitive, dry, and mature skin types. Very useful for baby and delicate skin. Other beneficial properties:
* Rice Bran Oil is hypoallergenic for those who have an intolerance to other oils this is an excellent alternative.
* A source of vitamin E complex, antioxidants and other micronutrients to help fight free radicals and combat the effects of aging. Rice bran oil has more of these components than many oils.
* Penetration with little greasiness
* Promotes of collagen formation
* Inhibits lipid peroxidation
* Provides smooth spreadability.
Rice bran oil also has constituents believed to hinder UV rays absorption at the skin's surface
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