Rice Powder

Botanical Name: Oryza Sativa (Rice) Powder 

Status: Organic, Non-GMO

Origin: Thailand, Italy, USA

Plant Part Used: Seed

Method of Extraction: Mechanical

Reflection: Rice has long been an integral part of many cultures including peoples of Asia, Africa, and the Gullah people of the southern United States, among others. My father always had a side dish of rice at our table, an echo of ancestry that speaks to me every time I smell rice cooking.

Benefits: In this formula, we use rice powder to absorb excess oil, and to gently exfoliate and cleanse the skin. Rice powder has anti-inflammatory properties, and potential skin brightening effects. As a cleanser, and as a thickener in anhydrous formulas and in emulsions, it is suitable for most skin types, especially oily and sensitive skin.