Rice water is often discarded because many people think it does not have any effects. But that is completely wrong, because rice water has extremely effective skin beautifying properties.
The protein, lipid, carbohydrate content, various enzymes and a large amount of compounds like vitamins B1, B2, E… these substances have moisturizing properties, protect the skin from external environmental impacts and keep the skin always bright, smooth.
In addition, rice water also contains abundant vitamin A, which has anti-aging effects, reduces wrinkles, freckles, and gives you a natural and rosy white skin after just a few uses.
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1. Washing face with rice water helps brighten and make the skin rosy
You only need to use rice water to wash your face twice a day, in the morning and evening, you can also combine with massaging and gently patting your skin. Performing this regularly every day will help you always feel confident with a brighter, more rosy, and more vibrant skin.
You can also use rice water to take a full body bath, which will bring similar results. It’s simple and cost-effective, isn’t it?
2. Rice water effectively anti-aging
Use the rice starch after draining as described above, mix it with honey and warm water in a ratio of 1:1:2 and use it to gently massage your face for 10-15 minutes every day.
This helps to make the skin firm and smooth, optimally moisturized while effectively combating the formation of wrinkles and signs of aging on the skin.
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3. Rice water helps tighten pores
Skin with large pores will lose its aesthetics and provide a breeding ground for bacteria, which will eventually affect your skin.
You can use rice water to fill small ice trays, freeze them, and then use each ice cube made from rice water to gently massage the areas with large pores regularly every day, then rinse your face with warm water. The effect of rice water and the cold and warm temperature on the face are the factors that effectively help tighten the pores on your skin.
4. Rice water supports the treatment of certain skin problems such as hyperpigmentation, eczema, acne, rashes, and inflammation
Many people claim that washing their face with rice water can fade dark spots caused by eczema and promote rapid wound healing.
Based on some properties of rice water, we can see that these claims are completely reasonable and accurate. However, scientific evidence on this issue is still lacking.
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5. Rice water provides sun protection and moisturizes the skin
A 2016 study showed that the chemicals in rice have been shown to help protect the skin against sun rays.
In addition, rice water contains amino acids that promote healthy cell growth and provide abundant moisture to maintain elasticity and shine for the skin.
