‘Rice’ and shine
What would you say if I tell you there is more to rice than just aromatic ‘Biryani’. Yes!
I dare you to pick any K-beauty product, right now, and look for its ingredients. You got it, right? Be it hair-care or skin-care you will find this magical thing in almost all of them.
Rice water is an ages-old tonic when it comes to glowing skin and smoothening of hair. It is very convenient to make and store for about a week. Benefits are claimed to be true while there are only a few studies that confirm it. My mantra has always been that if you can find the ingredients of your skincare or haircare product in the kitchen then just go for it after a patch test of course!
Now let me just bombard you with its benefits!
1. Anti-ageing
Wrinkles and fine lines are just a part of growing up. Various researches have confirmed that the size of wrinkles can be reduced while elasticity can be increased with consistent use of rice water as it is full of antioxidants which minimize all the working of elastase, a harmful compound.
2. Treating stubborn dandruff
My story with dandruff had always been awful until I got my hands on this rice water.
Rice water is said to be involved in the production of antibiotics that counter the growth of dandruff.
3. sun Damage
Rice water is a proven home remedy to de-tan your skin. It can also be used as a sunscreen since it protects the skin from harmful rays.
4. Getting rid of skin irritation
As the properties of rice water depict, it can be used to get rid of rashes, acne, and other kinds of inflammation. Rice starch can also be used in bathing to get great results.
How to make rice water?
• Take one cup of rice in a big bowl
• Add two cup of water to the bowl
• Mix it thoroughly
• Let it sit for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Strain the water in another bowl.
• Smile because it’s your best shot at skincare and hair care.
Let’s take you all through a few bomb DIY rice water packs that are truly worth it. Thank me later!
1. Potato and rice flour face pack. (Adieu dark circles!)
How long will you use that expensive concealer? Hey! It’s better to opt for some permanent solution to bid them goodbye. It works as a natural bleach hence lighten the dark circles.
Method:-
• Take a spoonful of rice and wheat flour
• Add tomato juice and adjust consistency
• Keep two potato peels handy
• Apply the paste on dark circles
• Put potato peels over it
• Wait for it to dry
• Rinse it all
• You can use it twice for better results
2. Rice flour face pack to age backward!
No need to worry about wrinkles anymore. Also, fruits are loaded with tons of nutrients which make skin smooth and supple while rice flour takes care of skin tightening.
Method:-
• Take two tablespoons of rice flour
• Grate half an apple
• Add orange juice and adjust consistency
• Mix all of this and apply on your face
• Let it sit for fifteen minutes at least
• Rinse off
3. Exfoliating rice flour face pack
Wanna get rid of those dead skin cells once in a while? Here is an easy-peasy DIY pack you should instantly get your hands on.
Method:-
• Take a tablespoon of rice flour
• Add aloe vera gel to adjust consistency
• Add one teaspoon of coffee powder
• Apply it and let it sit for fifteen minutes
• Scrub it for a minute or two and rinse it off.
4. Rice flour face pack to counter acne
Acnes are the OG headaches. But our hero-rice flour is known to absorb extra oil and it is better to use it with castor oil which has anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.
Method:-
• Take one tablespoon of rice flour
• Add 3 to 4 drops of castor oil to it
• Add rose water and adjust consistency
• Apply it and let it sit for five minutes
• Rinse it off