Top beauty benefits of rice water

The magical benefits of rice water for the skin are known from the centuries. It is a beauty potion used by women all over the world. It is now used as an ingredient in various skincare products such as toners and cleansers. It has excellent skin benefits that are responsible for its hype in the skincare world.

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Following are some of the benefits of rice water for skin:

  • Skin brightening: There are some skin brightening enzymes present in rice water that can help to fade the blemishes and dark spots. Rice water can brighten up your skin and make it smooth and clear.

  • Anti-ageing: Rice water is rich in antioxidants, which blocks the action of elastase. Elastase is a compound, which causes damage to elastin present in the skin that results in premature ageing. Therefore, rice water is used to delay and decrease the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

  • Enhances the skin barrier health: According to various studies, rice starch can help in the repair and maintenance of the skin’s natural barrier.

  • Soothes sun damage: As the rice water is free from harsh chemicals, it provides the cooling effect on mild sun damage.

  • Mattifies oily skin: Rice water can help to tighten the pores and toning the skin. Thus, it can also mattify oily skin.

How to make rice water?

You can use the below-mentioned ways to make rice water:

  • Soaking: Soak half a cup of uncooked rice in two to three cups of water for about 30 minutes.

  • Boiling: Boil the rice in double the amount of water, which is usually used for cooking.

When done, strain the water into a bottle and store it in the refrigerator.

To prepare the fermented rice water, choose the soaking method and then keep the rice water at room temperature for one or two days before storing it in the refrigerator.

You can use the rice water in the form of a face pack made by combining with other ingredients.

Following are the face packs that can be made using rice water:

  • Mix 2 tablespoons of rice water with one tablespoon of gram flour and one teaspoon of honey. Apply this face pack on your face. Rinse it using warm water after about 20 minutes.

This face pack will help to remove the impurities from the face.

Know the benefits of honey by clicking read more.

  • Mix a half cup of curd with two teaspoons of rice water. Keep the mixture for ten minutes and then apply it on your face and leave it for 10 minutes. Wipe it using a wet washcloth. You can pat dry your face after that.

This face pack will prevent premature ageing.

  • Mix half mashed banana with half a cup of rice water. Add a few drops of castor oil in the mixture. Apply this face pack on your face. Rinse it with warm water and pat dry. 

It helps the dull skin to become bright.

Using rice water for your skin health is quite beneficial. You can use the skincare products containing the rice water or otherwise make your rice water at home and use in different face packs to get the benefits. You will surely observe improvement in your skin health with the regular use of rice water.

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