Botanical name: Oryza Sativa 
Extraction Method: Solvent Extraction
Processing Type: Unrefined.
Obtained from: BRAN
Origin: India.
Color: Deep Brown

DESCRIPTION: RICE BRAN CARRIER OIL IS EXTRACTED FROM THE BRAN OR OUTER COAT OF BROWN RICE GRAIN THAT WAS REMOVED DURING THE MILLING PROCESS. It is high in vitamins, minerals, proteins, and essential oils. RICE BRAN OIL ALSO CONTAINS ORYZANOL, A CONSTITUENT KNOWN TO BE SAFE FOR USE IN SKIN CARE FORMULATIONS DESIGNED FOR OUTDOORS.

RICE BRAN MAY HAVE A CLOUDY APPEARANCE DUE TO NATURAL SEDIMENTS IN THE OIL. THE PRODUCT IS SAFE TO USE, BUT IF DESIRED, THE USER CAN FILTER TO REMOVE ANY SEDIMENTS.

AROMATIC DESCRIPTION: RICE BRAN CARRIER OIL HAS MUCH LESS SCENT CHARACTERISTICS THAN MOST CARRIER OILS.

COMMON USE: RICE BRAN CARRIER OIL CONTAINS A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF FATTY ACIDS AND IS ONE OF THE BEST SOURCES OF TOCOTRIENOLS, AN ANTIOXIDANT THAT MAY BE MORE POWERFUL AND EFFECTIVE THAN VITAMIN E. IT IS A MILD OIL IDEAL FOR DRY, FLAKY, SENSITIVE, MATURE, AND DELICATE SKIN (E.G., BABY'S SKIN), WHERE ADDITIONAL MOISTURE IS REQUIRED, AND IT IS EFFECTIVE FOR KEEPING SKIN SMOOTH.

RICE BRAN CARRIER OIL CONTAINS GAMMA-ORYZANOL AND IS USED IN MANY TYPES OF HAIR SUNSCREEN PRODUCTS, AS WELL AS SHAMPOOS, CONDITIONERS, AND SPECIAL HAIR TREATMENTS WHERE IT ADDS SHEEN WHILE MOISTURIZING AND CONDITIONING THE HAIR WITHOUT WEIGHTING IT DOWN. SOMETIMES USE IN LIPSTICKS FOR LIP CONDITIONING AND STRONG MOLD STABILITY, AND IN NAIL POLISHES FOR SMOOTH SPREADABILITY.

Usage levels in formulations range from 0.5 to 10%.
Consistency: Typical and Characteristic of Carrier Oils.

ABSORPTION: ABSORBS INTO SKIN AT AVERAGE SPEED, LEAVING A LIGHT OIL FEELING ON THE SKIN.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: THE CURRENT BATCH OF RICE BRAN OIL IS NOT WINTERIZED. THIS MEANS IT WILL GET CLOUDY IN COLD TEMPERATURES. We recommend placing the bottle in a very hot water bath, changing the water frequently, and shaking well before use.

SHELF LIFE: USERS CAN EXPECT A SHELF LIFE OF UP TO 3 YEARS WHEN STORED PROPERLY (COOL, OUT OF DIRECT SUNLIGHT). WE ALSO RECOMMEND REFRIGERATION AFTER OPENING. PLEASE SEE THE CERTIFICATE OF ANALYSIS FOR THE CURRENT BEST BEFORE DATE.

CAUTION: NONE KNOWN.

Storage Recommendation: KEEP COLD-PRESSED CARRIER OILS IN A COOL, DARK PLACE TO REMAIN FRESH AND GET THE MOST SHELF LIFE. IF REFRIGERATED, BRING TO ROOM TEMPERATURE BEFORE USE.