For your skin
A traditional Japanese brightener with built-in antioxidants. Softens, hydrates, and adds glow.
Want the science? Keep reading ↓Mechanism of action
Rice fermentation byproduct rich in inositol, ferulic acid, and amino acids that brighten and hydrate.
Why we tier this moderate
7 cited papers across 2 countries. The mechanism is well-described and there's at least one controlled trial in the literature, but we tier this Moderate rather than Strong to stay honest about how many specific papers we cite directly.
Cited research
Zamil DH et al., Dermatological uses of rice products: Trend or true?, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology 2022;21(11):6056-6060 — review of rice-derived ingredients with antiaging, anti-inflammatory, brightening, photoprotective effects
Miyasaka K et al., Anti-melanogenic effects of glucosylceramides and elasticamide derived from rice oil by-products in melanoma cells, melanocytes, and human skin, Journal of Food Biochemistry 2022;46(10):e14353 — rice-derived ceramides/elasticamide suppressed UV-induced pigmentation
Yonei Y et al., Effects on skin by dewaxed brown rice: An open label test, Glycative Stress Research 2021;8(1):29-38 — 1-month open-label trial (n=65): dewaxed brown rice consumption significantly improved skin-age index vs polished rice; women in treatment group showed wrinkle reduction
Ha SJ et al., Rice bran supplement prevents UVB-induced skin photoaging in vivo, Bioscience, Biotechnology, and Biochemistry 2018;82(2):320-328 — 16-week hairless-mouse study: oral rice bran suppressed UVB-induced wrinkle formation, reduced MMP-13 and COX-2 expression
Manosroi A et al., Transdermal absorption enhancement of rice bran bioactive compounds entrapped in niosomes, AAPS PharmSciTech 2012;13(1):323-335 — niosomes enhanced skin absorption of rice bran bioactives (ferulic acid, gamma-oryzanol, phytic acid)
Manosroi A et al., Anti-aging efficacy of topical formulations containing niosomes entrapped with rice bran bioactive compounds, Pharmaceutical Biology 2012;50(2):208-224 — niosome-encapsulated rice bran extract improved hydration, elasticity, roughness, pigmentation over 28 days
Manosroi A et al., Antioxidant activities and skin hydration effects of rice bran bioactive compounds entrapped in niosomes, Journal of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 2011;11(3):2269-77 — 28-day human trial: gel/cream formulations improved hydration, lightening, thickness, roughness, elasticity
Sources: PubMed · KCI · J-Stage · CNKI · Wanfang · SFD · MFDS · Cochrane · SCCS · CIR. Every entry points to a specific document. See methodology for what each outcome label means.