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What is Rice Water?
Rice water is a starchy liquid left behind after soaking or boiling rice. It contains many beneficial nutrients, such as amino acids, vitamins (like B and E), minerals, and antioxidants, which are blessings for hair and skin.
Rice water has been used for centuries in various cultures, particularly in Asia, as a natural ingredient for healthy skin and hair. Its use in haircare is widely known, and now its star is rising in the skincare industry as well. You can find rice water as an ingredient in face toners, face masks, serums, etc.
What are the Benefits of Rice Water for Skin?
The benefits of rice water for hair are often talked about, but it is a mighty ingredient for your skin as well. This starchy, nutrient-rich water offers several benefits for the skin.
- Brightens the Skin – Rice water is rich in antioxidants and vitamin B that help reduce hyperpigmentation, dark spots, and blemishes. This ultimately leads to a brighter skin tone. Its natural compounds work by inhibiting the production of melanin, the pigment responsible for dark spots. Regular use can lead to a more radiant, even skin tone.
- Anti-Aging Benefits – Thanks to rice water’s antioxidants and vitamin E, it is a potent remedy to fight signs of aging. It promotes collagen production and protects the skin from damage caused by free radicals. This can help reduce the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and sagging, leading to smoother and more youthful-looking skin.
- Soothes Skin Irritation – It has anti-inflammatory properties that help soothe irritated and inflamed skin. Rice water is gentle on the skin and it can soothe sunburn, redness, irritation, and inflammation. Its gentleness might make it suitable for sensitive skin.
- Hydrates and Moisturizes – Rice water is naturally hydrating and serves as a natural moisturizer, thanks to its starch content. It locks the skin’s moisture, helping to keep it soft, smooth, and plump. If you have dry skin, rice water can be the ultimate boost of hydration your skin requires. As an additional advantage, it does not feel greasy on the skin.
- Controls Excess Oil – Rice water hydrates the skin and is great for dry skin. But, did you know it also helps control excess oil in oily skin? Antioxidants regulate sebum production, preventing clogged pores and acne breakouts. It helps maintain the balance, leading to adequately moisturized, clear, and healthy skin.
- Repairs Skin Damage – Rice water can heal minor wounds, scars, and blemishes. The starch in this water has skin-repairing properties that fade scars over time. It gives you smoother, blemish-free skin, and even-toned skin. It can also promote faster healing of skin wounds, reducing the likelihood of permanent scarring.
- Natural Toner – Rice water works as a natural toner by tightening the skin and minimizing the appearance of pores. It acts as an astringent and removes the residues of dirt and oil left on the skin after cleansing. It gives you a fresh and clean look.
How to Prepare Rice Water?
There are different ways to prepare rice water. Here is a simple and easy way to prepare rice water for your skin –
STEP 1: Take 2-3 tablespoons of rice in a pan.
STEP 2: Add approximately one cup of water.
STEP 3: Let the rice cook nicely.
STEP 4: Once the rice is cooked, strain the excess water in a container.
Rice Water Toner
You can store rice water in a spray water and use it daily after cleansing. It is a natural toner that promotes, healthy, smooth, hydrated, and younger-looking skin.
Check out the video on Rice Water Toner on the Preity Prerna YouTube channel!
Rice Water Face Mask
You can make a rice water hair mask at home by adding some natural ingredients to the rice water.
FACE MASK 1 (For Uneven Skin Tone): Take 2-3 tablespoons of rice water in a bowl. Add half a tablespoon of gram flour (besan). Mix it well and apply it to your face. Leave it for a few minutes and then gently massage it off using water.
FACE MASK 2 (For Dark Spots, Pigmentation): In 2-3 tablespoons of rice water, add one tablespoon of licorice (mulethi) powder. Mix it well and apply it to the affected areas of the face. Let it dry. Once dried, wash your face using water.
FACE MASK 3 (For Oily Skin, Open Pores) – Add a little bit of sandalwood powder to 2-3 tablespoons of rice water. Mix well and apply it to the affected areas. Leave it till it dries. Wash using water.
FACE MASK 4 (For Blackheads, Dark Circles, and Clogged Pores) – For this face mask you need oats powder. Add half a tablespoon of oats powder to 2-3 tablespoons of rice water. Apply it to the affected areas. Let it dry, then wash your face using water.
Check out the video on the Rice Water Challenge on the Preity Prerna YouTube channel!
Conclusion
Rice water used in itself as a toner, or mixed with other natural ingredients can do wonders for your skin. You can make your face masks based on your skin problem. The best quality of this water is that it is suitable for both, oily and dry skin. It can help control excess oil production on the skin and keep the skin hydrated. It has anti-aging properties that prevent fine lines, wrinkles, and dark spots. It also helps brighten the skin and repair damage.
Rice water is a mighty natural solution for your skin problems. It is easy to make and apply. Try it once, I’m sure you will make it a part of your skincare routine.
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