Let’s go back to the basics. Rice water, the starch left behind after rice is cooked or soaked, is one of the most inexpensive and easiest beauty hacks you can find in your pantry.
Popular amongst Asian communities, rice water is especially staple to the Japanese women. It’s suitable for all skin types, has an instant soothing effect, and gradually improves skin tone.
Enriched with antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and ferulic acid, here are the many beauty benefits rice water has for you:
ACTS AS A CLEANSER AND TONER
Vitamins B, C and E along with many minerals help tighten the skin and shrink open pores of the skin. Dip a cotton pad in rice water and gently massage onto your skin for two minutes. Its regular use makes your face soft, supple and radiant.
HELPS SOFTEN HAIR
Damaged hair, especially through dyes gets coarse and loses elasticity. Rice water won’t only act as conditioner for your hair but also help color-damaged hair restore. It contains the chemical inositol that acts on the hair both inside and out as well as on split ends.
HAS ANTI-AGEING PROPERTIES
The Japanese have their own little secret for looking younger – just apply rice water mask overnight and the anti-aging minerals within the water and rice will work wonders for your skin. It helps with an even skin tone as well.
CAN BE USED AS SUNSCREEN
Studies in 2016 discovered sunscreens which contain rice water blended with other plant extracts can improve protection from harmful UV rays. Choosing sunscreens with rice bran or other extracts can show improved protection from UVA/UVB rays.
SOOTHES INFLAMMATION
Plenty have claimed using rose water on their rashes, blemishes and even eczema have helped soothe the inflammation.
FIGHTS DANDRUFF
Dandruff is another rage rice water can help you calm. Rice water, specifically fermented, acts on the dandruff causing fungi and makes it easier to fully manage dandruff and its turndowns on your hair like hair loss, dryness, etc.
While rice water can be used directly on both your hair and your skin, it’s recommended to dilute it if its boiled or fermented.
