The Potential of Black Rice In Cosmetics: First Applications and Scientific Review In Turkey
Abstract
This study investigates the potential use of black rice, grown for the first time in Turkey in the Çilimli district of Düzce province, in cosmetic formulations. Black rice is rich in antioxidant, phenolic and flavonoid compounds that have positive effects on skin and hair health. The efficacy of Black Rice Extract in personal care products such as creams, tonics, solid shampoos and serums formulated according to natural and vegan principles was supported by laboratory analysis. The results show that Black Rice based formulations offer important benefits such as antioxidant protection, anti-aging and moisturizing, and these effects are supported by scientific data. This study provides an important contribution in this field in Turkey by introducing the innovative use of black rice grown in the Düzce region in the cosmetic sector.
Keywords
Natural Cosmetics , Black Rice , Antioxidant Effects , Skin and Hair Health
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