10 benefits of rice water for skin

1.Soothes dry skin

Rice water helps in soothing skin irritation caused by sodium laurel sulfate (SLS), an ingredient found in many personal care products. If you use rice water twice a day it helps in skin nourishment that has been dried and damaged by SLS.

2. Sun damage protection

It acts as a natural sunscreen and protects your skin from harmful UV rays and also treats sunburns.

3. Damaged Hair

There is a chemical in rice water called inositol which repairs bleached, damaged and, split ends hair from inside out.

4. Hair Rinse

Rinsing your hair with rice water after shampooing and conditioning will add shine to your hair and keep it strong and healthy. Massage it into your scalp and hair, then rinse thoroughly with water.

5. Hair Conditioner

Rice water is an excellent conditioner. After shampooing rinse your hair with rice water, you can add lavender or rosemary essential oil. Let the rice water sit in your hair for 10 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

6. Age Spot Treatment

Rice water is a simple and effective treatment for age spots. Mix 1 teaspoon of rice water with a few drops of coconut oil, rosehip seed oil and jojoba oil (whichever oil you find suitable for your skin)and massage it into your face and neck.

7. Facial Toner

Rice water is a good toner. It helps tighten skin and minimize pores, skin tightening keeps your skin bright and smooth.

8. Good for Eczema, and sensitive skin

Applying rice water timely can heal skin diseases like eczema and inflammation and clear up blemishes, soothe the skin.

9. Acne Treatment

Rice water acts as an astringent and reduces redness which will help prevent future breakouts. Rice water makes a great treatment for acne.

10. Skin lightening

Rice water has skin lightening power, it helps to lighten the skin and reduce dark patches.

3 ways to prepare rice water

Rice water can be prepared in several ways. It is important to rinse rice before working with it.

Boiling rice water

Rinse the rice thoroughly at least four times and drain. Boil rice and water together and stir it continuously. Stir the rice and water together and boil it. Remove it from the heat. Take a spoon and press the rice to release the helpful chemicals, strain out the water, and refrigerate the water you can use up to for a week.

Soaking Rice Water

You can also make rice water by soaking rice in water. But you don’t need to boil rice and water, just soak rice for 30 minutes and strain it through the sieve. Finally, refrigerate the rice water.

Fermented Rice Water

To make fermented rice water, soak rice in water and strain the water store it in a jar and leave it in a jar at room temperature for one or two days. When the water in the container starts to have a sour smell, put it in the refrigerator.

There are no side effects of using rice water like every skin treatment rice water takes some time to show an effect on your skin. It will give a positive effect by applying it to your skin and hair.  Make rice water an essential ingredient of your skincare regimen and use it regularly as per your convenience.

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