FEATURES AND BENEFITS
- This gentle oil is perfect for dry, flaky, sensitive, or mature skin that requires extra hydration for a smooth texture. It is also safe enough for use on baby skin.
- Effectively reduces the visibility of dark circles and puffiness in the eye area.
- With its high smoke point, this oil serves as a natural heat protectant, adding shine, moisturizing, and conditioning hair without adding weight.
Rice Bran Carrier Oil – RBDW is derived from the bran, or outer layer, of brown rice grains, extracted during the milling process. Rich in vitamins, minerals, proteins, and essential oils, it contains nutrients safe for outdoor skin and hair care, including Oryzanol and Gamma-Oryzanol.
With a rich history of over 2000 years in Asia, Rice Bran Oil remains popular for soap and other skincare products, particularly in Japan, where women who use it are celebrated as Rice Bran Beauties.
SUGGESTED USAGE
- Silky Lotions and Creams: Add Rice Bran Carrier Oil – RBDW at a concentration of 2-5% to your lotions and creams for a nourishing boost that leaves skin feeling refreshed, soft, and supple.
- Like a Spa Day in Every Wash: Incorporate Rice Bran Oil into your soap recipes at 5-10% for a luxurious lather and gentle cleansing experience.
- Fresh Face Feeling: Blend Rice Bran Oil into your face wash formulations at 1-3% to cleanse and hydrate your skin simultaneously.
- Let Hair Shine: Treat your hair to a revitalizing mask infused with Rice Bran Oil at 3-7% to enhance shine and manageability.
- The Outdoorsy Type: Utilize the nutrients of Rice Bran Oil in outdoor skin care products at 3-7%, or in hair care formulations at 2-5%.
- Shampoos and Conditioners: Enrich your shampoos and conditioners with Rice Bran Oil at 1-3% to nourish and strengthen hair from root to tip.
- Lovely Lipsticks: Boost the conditioning properties and mold stability of your lipsticks by adding Rice Bran Oil at 2-5% in your formulations.
- Easy Spread Nail Polishes: Enhance the spreadability of your nail polishes by integrating Rice Bran Oil at 5-10% into your recipes.
- Delicate Baby Care: Use Rice Bran Oil in baby care products at 1-3% for gentle and nourishing skincare that is suitable for delicate skin.
- Beard Oils: Create beard oils infused with Rice Bran Oil at 3-7% to moisturize and soften facial hair while hydrating the skin underneath.
- Botanical Name: Oryza sativa
Ricebran Oil (RBDW)
RBDW in rice bran carrier oil stands for Refined, Bleached, Deodorized, and Winterized. This acronym describes a 4-step processing method that removes impurities, color, odor, and waxes, resulting in a clear, stable, and neutral-scented oil ideal for cosmetics and skincare.
Here is a breakdown of what each term means:
- Refined: The oil is treated to remove impurities, free fatty acids, and phospholipids.
- Bleached: The oil is treated with natural agents (like bleaching clay) to remove pigments and color, resulting in a golden, lighter-colored, neutral product.
- Deodorized: The oil undergoes high-temperature steam distillation to remove odor compounds, creating a mild or odorless oil.
- Winterized: The oil is chilled to freeze and remove natural waxes. This ensures the oil remains clear and liquid, rather than cloudy or solidified, at cold temperatures.
Why Use RBDW Rice Bran Oil?
- Skincare: It is ideal for lotions, creams, and soaps because it is lightweight, nourishing, and won't stain or smell.
- Appearance: The oil is light-colored and transparent.
- Stability: The refined process extends the shelf life of the oil.
- Alternative to Olive Oil in CP Soap Making
- Rice bran oil is an excellent, cost-effective substitute for olive oil in cold process soap because it produces a similar, highly moisturizing, and creamy lather while being more affordable and nutrient-dense. It contains high levels of Vitamin E, absorbs quickly without leaving a greasy residue, and can be used up to 100% in recipes, acting as a great alternative to liquid oils.