Rice water is often discarded because many people believe it has no benefits. But that’s completely wrong, as rice water has extremely effective skin beautifying properties.
The protein, lipid, carbohydrate, enzyme content and large amounts of vitamins B1, B2, E… have the ability to moisturize, protect the skin from external environmental impacts, and keep the skin bright, smooth.
In addition, rice water also contains abundant amounts of vitamin A, which has anti-aging effects, reduces wrinkles, pigmentation, giving you a naturally white and pink complexion after just a few uses.
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1. Washing your face with rice water helps make your skin bright and rosy
You just need to use rice water to wash your face twice a day, morning and evening, you can also massage and gently pat your face. Doing this regularly every day will help you always be confident with a brighter, rosier, more vibrant complexion.
You can also use rice water to take a full-body bath for the same result. It’s simple and cost-effective, isn’t it?
2. Rice water effectively contributes to anti-aging
Use the rice starch after draining it as described above, mix it with honey, warm water in a ratio of 1:1:2 and use it to gently massage your face for 10-15 minutes every day.
It helps the skin firm and smooth, optimally moisturized while effectively preventing the formation of wrinkles and aging signs on the skin.
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3. Rice water helps tighten pores
Large open pores mar the beauty of your skin and provide a breeding ground for bacteria, which will affect your skin in the long run.
You can use rice water, pour it into small mold trays, freeze it, and then use each ice cube made from rice water to gently massage areas with large pores regularly every day, then rinse your face with warm water. The combination of rice water and cold, warm temperatures impacting the face is the most effective factor in tightening the pores on your skin.
4. Rice water supports the treatment of some 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 wound healing.
Based on some characteristics of rice water, we can see that these claims are completely reasonable and correct. However, there is still a lack of scientific evidence on this issue.
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5. Rice water provides sun protection and moisturization
A 2016 study found that the chemicals in rice have been proven to help protect the skin against sunlight.
In addition, rice water contains amino acids that help promote healthy cell growth and abundant moisture to maintain elasticity and radiance for the skin.