Rice water contains Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Vitamin B which are beneficial for healthy and clear skin. The magic of rice water on skin and its potential benefits were being known by our ancestors since over the years. Its easy to prepare rice water everyday for Rice water has an ability to transform dull, lackluster skin into a radiant and youthful complexion with the skin friendly ingredients present in it.
Rice water on skin
Rice water has anti inflammatory properties which helps in skin glow and reduce inflammation( irritation, rashes, redness, itching, swelling ). It has cooling properties so that we won’t feel any harmful sensation on skin.
Rice water has the essential vitamins and minerals which work great on skin, this was the main reason rice water toners, serums and creams has been introduced in the market for more skin benefits. Applying rice water regularly on skin is one of the best thing that was free from preservatives, free of cost ( as we can simply made it in the home ) and also paraben free.
Rice water’s Ancient skincare History
The major benefits of rice water on skin was discovered long back ago particularly in some countries like India, China, Japan.
China
According to certain reports rice water benefits was first discovered in China around 2000 BCE. In China people discovered the large benefits of rice water on skin as they used rice water to treat various skin conditions like acne, rashes, dermatitis, eczema and roughness on skin.
The people in China used to have rice water dishes for healthy benefits.
Japan
In Japan, rice water has been using from centuries for different skin treatments, Japanese people love rice water bathing ritual for skin relaxing and nourishment.
Japanese women particularly among geishas and samurai believe that using rice water on skin maintains skin’s pH and promotes beautiful young looking skin.
India
In Ancient India, rice water mostly used in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional skin treatment to treat certain skin conditions like hyperpigmentation, acne, eczema.
People in India mostly uses rice water for hair to promote hair growth from the hair roots. It was often used in traditional rituals and ceremonies.
Rice water as a ‘TONER’ on skin
Preparation of ‘RICE WATER’ at home
It was simple to prepare rice water at home, you don’t need extra ingredients and charges to make rice water. I personally used to prepare rice water every day because i want it to be more fresh on my face, may be that might be the reason i didn’t faced any allergic reactions on my face. This are the few steps to prepare rice water.
➡️ step 1: Take uncooked rice and wash it
➡️ step 2: Then soak it in the water for 12hrs.
➡️ step 3: strain the rice water into a spray bottle and store it in fridge.
➡️ step 4: spray it on your face and massage thoroughly with your fingers
➡️ step 5: Use it as a face toner regularly.
Benefits of using Rice water on skin
➡️ Brightens skin
➡️ Soothes skin
➡️ Fade ‘dark spots’
➡️ Acts as an ‘Moisturizer’
➡️ Lightens skin
➡️ Achieves ‘Glass skin’
➡️ Reduces Acne
Rice water has antibacterial properties that can be help to reduce acne and prevent future breakouts. Regular use of rice water on nights leads to clear visibility of reducing acne on skin.
➡️ Removes ‘Pigmentation’
➡️ Reduce ‘dark circles’
Tips of using Rice water to achieve Healthy skin
👉🏾 Use fresh prepared rice toner
👉🏾 Combine with other ingredients
👉🏾 Continuous use
👉🏾 Keep your skin clean before using rice water
👉🏾 Patch test
Historical and Modern use of Rice water on skin
Historical use of Rice water
➡️In Ancient times people from different countries use rice water as a face wash.
➡️Rice water was also used Ayurvedic medicine to cure skin related diseases.
➡️Rice water baths for clean and acne free skin.
Modern use of Rice water
➡️Rice water mostly used in making Toners
➡️To reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
➡️Rice water face cleansers have also been introduced for healthy skin.
Say goodbye to skin woes and hello to a glowing complexion- the rice water way!
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