Rice bran wax is a natural, plant-derived wax obtained from the outer bran layer of rice (Oryza sativa) during the refining process. Hard and ivory-colored at room temperature, it has a higher melting point than beeswax, making it an exceptional structuring agent in solid formulations. It’s been used for centuries in Japan and across Asia, where rice has long been celebrated as a beauty staple.
In deodorant sticks and lotion bars, rice bran wax plays a key structural role — it gives products their firm, solid form while remaining smooth and comfortable on the skin. Unlike synthetic waxes, it’s completely natural and biodegradable, and it imparts a clean, non-greasy feel that holds up well even in warm conditions. Its high melting point helps keep solid products from softening too quickly in heat.
For the skin itself, rice bran wax is a gentle, non-irritating ingredient that helps lock in moisture and create a light protective barrier on the skin’s surface. It’s suitable for all skin types and works beautifully alongside butters and oils to deliver a product that glides on smoothly, melts on contact with body heat, and leaves skin feeling conditioned and cared for.
Here are a few of our products that use this ingredient:
