Oryzanol from Rice Bran Oil, A "Beauty Element"
2024.08.28
Rice, as a cereal grain, is one of the staple food and nutrition source for a large majority of world population. It contains of abundant nutrition, such as oryzanol, protein, anthocyanin, Vitamins, etc. Oryzanol is extracted from rice bran, it is a kind of antioxidant compounds, and it also have been called as "Beauty Element".
Oryzanol, know as “Beauty Element”, is an inhibitor of melanin in plant species. It has the characteristic of mild nature, no side effects, and can reduce the melanin cell activity, inhibit its formation, operation and diffusion. It also can relieve pigmentation, dilute the butterfly spot, and purify the skin color. Meanwhile, it helps to reduce the brittleness of capillary, improve the function of blood vessel circulation in the skin, and then prevent the skin from being cracked and improve the skin color and luster, so that the skin may bloom naturally white and bright.
Scientific study also has shown that Oryzanol is a kind of strong antioxidant. It can scavenge free radical and inhibit lipid peroxidation, so that can be used for anti-aging product. Furthermore, in clinical, Oryzanol is used primarily as a sedative to aid sleep and to relieve menstrual tension.
The rice bran also has a strong permeability characteristic to the skin, which can effectively keep the skin fully hydrated and make the skin more moist and elastic. It assists to promote the metabolism of skin, protect from sunburn, reduce the skin aging.
Rice bran oil which is rich in Oryzanol now becomes a popular healthy food oil in daily life. It is a nutritious vegetable oil with absorption rate of more than 90%. Take the Rice bran oil may prevent from the synthetic of cholesterol, reduce the concentration of serum cholesterol, promote blood circulation, regulate endocrine and vegetative nervous system functions, and promote the growth and development of human body.