Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Wax

Oryza sativa bran wax is a solid, emollient wax obtained from rice bran oil via the process of winterization, which is the last step in the oil refining process. In this step, the oil is cooled down, the wax molecules crystallize from the oil, and this can then be filtered out.

This wax is white, with a melting point at 80°C, and is used in skincare products as a thickener, helping to control viscosity of the products. Similarly to other waxes, it is also strongly emollient and occlusive, creating a protective layer on the skin’s surface.

You can read more about rice bran oil here: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Oil.