The ingredient, explained

Oryzanol

A primary study examines this ingredient in the specified preparation and setting.

AntistaticSkin conditioning

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Ingredient guide

What it is and what it does

gamma-Oryzanol; 9‚19-Cyclo-9beta-lanost-24-en-3beta-ol 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinamate

About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗

Antistatic: Reduces the build-up of static electrical charge on surfaces.
Skin conditioning: A broad cosmetic role for maintaining skin condition. It does not identify a particular clinical benefit.

Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗

Registry functions describe possible formulation roles, not results for a finished product. A dictionary entry is not an approval or a safety assessment.

A closer look

What the research shows

Human oral research

Oral combination improved stratum corneum moisture versus placebo at weeks8 and12.

What this does not tell us

70 participants, 12-week oral combination. Cannot isolate oryzanol or transfer outcome to topical ingredient. Bodybuilding trial does not establish skin benefit.

Sources for this summary. PubMed 42138277 ↗

Research review checked Oct 1, 2026

Bounded review of local candidates, exact-name indexed primary journal/PubMed safety and topical searches; not a systematic review.

Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.