Common Name(s): Polyglyceryl-3 rice branate,pg-3 rice bran oil ester,rice bran fatty acid polyglyceryl-3 ester
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Helps oil and water blend in natural formulas while conditioning skin with rice bran oil benefits.
Why It's Used: Combines the mild emulsification of pg-3 with the skin-nourishing fatty acid profile of rice bran oil, which is rich in oleic/linoleic acids and naturally contains vitamin e tocotrienols.
How It Works: Pg-3 head provides hydrophilicity; rice bran fatty acids (c18:1 oleic + c18:2 linoleic dominant) provide oil-phase affinity; natural tocotrienol/tocopherol content adds antioxidant association.
Typically Found In: Natural cosmetics,organic formulations,skin conditioning products,rice-enriched skin care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emulsifier
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning,emollient,natural origin
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required
Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)
Source Notes: Polyglycerol from vegetable glycerol; rice bran oil from oryza sativa; fully natural origin. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 1/5 โ low
Sensitivity Concerns: Very mild; naturally derived; suitable for sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Natural oils,plant butters,other natural emulsifiers,vitamin e
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Rice bran oil is unique for its high vitamin e tocotrienol content (which has 40-60x higher antioxidant potency than tocopherols); pg-3 ester form integrates rice bran's skin conditioning fatty acids and antioxidant profile into a functional emulsifier.
Last Verified: 2026-03-27
Primary Sources: Cosing database,inci dictionary