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Rice Bran Wax

Oryza Sativa Bran Cera · Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran WaxBarrier

A plant wax from rice bran used to harden balms and sticks and add a protective surface film.

What it does

Rice Bran Wax (Oryza Sativa Bran Cera) is a hard plant wax from rice bran. It raises the melting point and firmness of balms and sticks, adds gloss, and forms a thin occlusive film that slows water loss. It is a structure-and-occlusive ingredient rather than a skin active.

Also known as

oryza sativa bran cera, rice bran wax

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