The Ingredient Library · Ingredient
Rice Starch
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
A silken powder from the rice grain, for a soft, petal-matte finish.
| INCI name | Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch |
|---|---|
| Type | Plant powder — softening & soft-matte finish |
| Key benefit | A smooth, soft-matte finish |
| Suits | All skin types, including combination and oily skin |
What is this
Rice Starch
Rice starch is a fine white powder obtained from the grains of Oryza sativa, the rice plant. A gentle classic of beauty rituals for centuries, it softens the feel of formulas, absorbs excess surface oil and leaves skin with a smooth, petal-matte, comfortable finish.
In which products
Formulas with rice starch
Profunda The Treatment Mask
48.00 $
Kaolin + Japanese yuzu + rosehip brightening mask • 64 refined ingredients for detox, clarity & glow
Profunda The Treatment Mask
48.00 $
Kaolin + Japanese yuzu + rosehip brightening mask • 64 refined ingredients for detox, clarity & glow
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Questions about rice starch
What is rice starch?
Rice starch is the fine white powder naturally present in rice grains, separated and purified for cosmetic use. It has an exceptionally soft, silky feel and has been part of beauty rituals for centuries, from Japanese rice waters to classic European complexion powders.
What does rice starch do in skincare?
It refines texture and finish: absorbing excess surface oil, softening how a formula feels and leaving a smooth, velvety, petal-matte finish on the skin. In a mask it also helps the product spread and settle evenly, so the experience feels as considered as the result.
Is rice starch good for oily skin?
Yes — its natural absorbency makes it a gentle ally for oily and combination skin, taking down shine without stripping. Because it is a soft, physical powder rather than a stimulating active, it mattifies the look of skin while remaining entirely gentle.
Is rice starch gentle enough for sensitive skin?
Very much so. Rice starch is famously mild — rice-based soaks and powders are traditional comforts for delicate skin — and it carries no fragrance or stimulating actives. It simply softens, smooths and absorbs, which is why it suits virtually every skin type.
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