Rice benefits for perfect skin and silky hair

Yes! You have read the title correctly. I am talking about rice this time but not for eating purposes. After all, you are not on the cooking website, and I have not started to share cooking recipes yet. Well! In most parts of the world rice is thought only for food, but can you imagine that rice water or rice flour can have lots of beauty benefits. In many countries like China, Japan, and Southeast Asian countries uses rice not only for eating purpose but they also use rice water for perfect skin and silky hair.

Let’s first talk about some basics before moving towards the benefits of rice flour or rice water.

What is Rice Water?

It is leftover. When after washing rice or after boiling it for eating, the leftover water is considered rice water. Remember, it’s not dirty water. But unusually, this leftover has lots of benefits either use it in concentrated, diluted, or fermented form.

Rice water benefits

Rice water for skin: Rice water moisturizes the skin, and it has antioxidant which prevents age-related spots, improves blood circulation and gives you clear skin. It has a cooling and soothing effect which cools the temperature of your skin and prevents wrinkles. Rice water as a toner leaves skin smooth and radiant. Rice water also helps in skin irritation generally caused by sodium laurel sulphate (also present in the very famous product Cetaphil)  It also protects from the sun. In Asia, the use of rice water for skin whitening is very common.

Rice water for Hair: Rice water contains inositol carbohydrates that repairs damaged hair and prevent further damage because it doesn’t rinse off and keeps protect hair from further damage. It removes the friction and improves elasticity in hair. Amino acids found in rice water helps in strengthening the hair from roots and add volume.

Ways of making rice water

Rice water can be made simple, or it can be fermented for more benefits. When rice water is left for sometimes, and it becomes sour it is fermented rice water. Fermented rice water has antioxidants, minerals, Vitamins B and E. By continuous use it will shrink pores, helps in the reduction of fine lines and tighten the skin.

You can check the hair mask on my blog. 

There are two ways to make rice water.

Method one

Take 2 cups of rice ( any rice)

Take 3 cups of water

First, wash rice with clean water to removes any impurities and soak it in water for 20 to 30 minutes. After that, strain the water in a separate bowl and use it for a rinse. For fermented water leave it for 24 hours and then use it.

Method Two

Take 2 cups of rice

Take 4 cups of water

Boil rice and strain the water in a bowl.

NOTE: if the water is too saturated, dilute it with plain water.

For skin, fill it in a bottle and keep it in a fridge. Spray your face every day in the morning and in the evening. It can be stored for one week.

For hair use it as the last rinse. After washing your hair, apply rice water on the hair and leave it for 5 minutes. Wash it plain water.

Rice Flour benefits

In Asia, rice flour is used for skin glowing and skin whitening by gently removing dullness, which results in bright and radiant skin. It makes your skin tone even. Rice powder has vitamin B which helps in growing new cells by slowing down the aging process. It removes sun tan and protects from the sun. It acts as anti-aging and removes acne scars, blemishes, and pigmentation which results in naturally fair and lighten skin complexion.

Rice Flour face mask

There are three versions of this face mask, and you can use whatever version you like.

Version one

3 teaspoon of rice (uncooked)

2 tablespoon of milk

1 teaspoon honey (optional)

One cup of water

Soak rice in water for 20 minutes and then boil it in one cup of water on low flame. Once soften, strain the water aside and use it face toner later on. Take boiled rice in a blender and add two tablespoons of milk and honey. Blend it till it becomes a creamy mixture. Gently apply on your face and neck for 20 minutes. Wash it with water and apply rice water.

NOTE: this version is longer, and you can’t save the mixture for the next day.

Version two

3 teaspoon of rice (uncooked)

Milk

Honey (optional)

Take rice, add in a blender and make it in powder form. Put this powder in a jar and use it whenever required.

Version Three

Instead of rice powder, you can use rice flour. The remaining method is the same.

For best results use it daily.

You can also watch my detail video here in which I have mentioned all three ways to use rice water or rice flour. Lots of people have asked several questions about this method. I am adding all the answers to possible questions.

• You can use any rice (brown, white) for this method except the one with the cover on it.
• You can use it daily and it does not give you any harm.
• Any version is effective. Use the one which is more convenient for you.
• Even you can store rice water or rice flour but always try to make a fresh batch as these are natural ingredients and without any preservatives Even though these are natural in case of any irritation discontinue immediately
• Rice, either in the form of water or flour increases the face brightness and clears the skin.
• It also acts as anti-aging.

Remember, these are natural remedies and to have the long-lasting effect they are required to do daily. For keeping your skin fresh you need to make a beauty schedule that can result in spotless clear skin. Consistency is the key to have beautiful skin.  

You can also check my Instagram account and Pinterest account for more remedies. 

I hope the article rice water for perfect skin and silky hair helps you in achieving radiant skin and smooth hair.