Thursday, April 20, 2017

RICE WATER AND IT BENEFITS

in DIY published on April 20, 2017 16 comments posted by Bouqui Ademola

Rice water can be used on all skin types such as dry, oily, and normal skin. The rice powder can be used as body scrub thereby remove dead cell. For the skin rice water is said to be an inexpensive, effective beauty balm for cleansing, toning and lightening hyperpigmentation, sun and age spots. So many have said you can see and feel results after a single use. Rice water tightens and firm the skin to appear refreshed and reduces pore sizes. Rice water is chemical free and fresh. The following is the procedure on how to make rice water at home:

1/2 cup of uncooked rice
2 cups water

Method 1- no boil quick method.
Rinse your rice with water to make sure there's no dirt or impurities, place your rice in a bowl and pour in your water and cover for 24 hours. Strain your water from the rice and your rice water is ready.

Method 2 boiled rice
To make a concentrate of water to use as a facial wash or hair rinse, prepare rice as you normally would, after it has gotten to a boiling point, strain the water out it will look so white. That is your rice water and it has high concentration of nutrients.

BENEFITS OF RICE WATER

Skin toner: rice water is an excellent skin tones, it helps in keeping the skin smooth and glowing. It will even your skin tone.

Brightens your skin: rice water is far more beneficial to the skin than those artificial product that claims to lightening and brightening the skin. Use rice water as your regular face wash to get that glow on your face. It will gradually improve your skin tone. Damp a cotten ball in rice water and apply it on your face let it air dry.

Soothe sunburn: rice water is also used in cooling inflammations and burnt skin. It will help your skin recover fast and prevent further damage.

Deals with eczema: the starch components help in dealing with eczema. Boil your rice with water, take it down from the heat let it cool and strain the water and apply on the eczema. Frequently use will eliminate eczema.

Reduces pore size: damp a cotton ball in rice water and apply to your skin, the rice water act as an astringent and thus tightens the skin making it appears smaller. It firm up the pores as well.

Acne healer: the outburst of acnes can be treated with rice water, apply it on the affected area with cotton ball. The redness of it will gradually diminished.