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Oil: Rice Bran
Oryza sativa, aka Ricebran oil, Cold Pressed
Rice bran oil, extracted from the bran or outer coat of the brown rice grain removed during the milling process is rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins and Omega essential fatty acids. Rice bran oil also has constituents that hinder UV rays absorption at the skin’s surface and protect the skin from sun damage. Don't let the low price mislead you - rice bran oil is nutritious and beautiful.
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Sold by the:
100mL in a glass bottle
250mL in a amber glass bottle
500mL 10% volume discount BYOB - Bring or Buy Your Own Bottle
1000mL 20% volume discount BYOB - Bring or Buy Your Own Bottle
Colour: Orange to Golden
Aroma: Rice bran has very little scent characteristic of most carrier oils
Common Uses: Rice bran oil has a high percentage of fatty acids and unsaponifiables and is one of the best sources of tocotrienols, an antioxidant that may be much more powerful and effective than Vitamin E. A mild oil perfect for dry/flaky, sensitive, mature and/or delicate skin (e.g. baby), where additional moisturization is required and is effective for keeping skin smooth.
Rice bran oil contains a compound called gamma-oryzanol, a component that can impede the progress of melanin pigmentation by restoring the erythema activity of the tyrosinase enzyme as it intercepts the UV rays at the skin’s surface, hindering UV ray transmission. As such, rice bran oil is used in many types of skin and hair sunscreen products and is incorporated into shampoos, conditioners and special hair treatments where it adds sheen while moisturizing and conditioning the hair without weighing it down. It is even used in lipsticks providing lip conditioning and strong mould stability, and in nail polishes to provide smooth spreadability.
Consistency: medium
Absorption: Rice bran is easily absorbed and does not leave a sticky film.
Recommended Cosmetics Usage Level: 0.5 - 10 %
Shelf life: Rice bran oil is slow to go rancid; users can expect a shelf life of 6 months to 1 year or more with proper storage conditions (cool, out of direct sunlight). Refrigeration after opening is recommended.
Cautions: None Known.
Comments
#1 traceytf : super tightening effect
Hi Tracey,
Some interesting anecdotal news about RBO...
I read about the super tightening effect by some users and thought I would give it a try as my sole facial moisturizer for a bit and see. It's only been six days now and I have noticed two other improvements in my skin:
1) My mild rosacea is evening out. I still have some redness on my nose and chin but so far my cheeks are looking pretty normal. Infact my skin tone is evening out nicely!
2) I have had little bumps on my forhead for a long time. As far as I can tell they have been eliminated. This makes me wonder if I have some reaction to waxes in lotions or creams all this time.
I feel confident enough to relate these two things to the RBO and have not changed any other factors in my life.
Interesting to note. I will continue with the RBO for now. Thought I would share.
~ (a Toronto massage therapist and two-time Workshopper Card holder.)