Tee is a Chinese-Filipino blogger who is famous on social media platforms. She often creates videos about fashion and body care. She has fair, glowing skin. Her beauty secret is using rice water instead of face mist twice a day.
In the morning, Tee usually uses rice water to lightly pat on her face instead of using face cleanser. In the evening, after removing makeup and thoroughly cleansing her face, she sprays rice water all over her face and neck.
She typically uses 1/4 cup of organic white rice, rinsing off any dirt. The clean rice is cooked with a cup of water for about 15 minutes, then the rice water is strained and mixed with an additional cup of distilled water to dilute it. Tee claims that this mixture can be stored in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
The effects of rice water on the skin
Antioxidant properties
Rice contains antioxidants, such as inositol. Antioxidants help counteract the effects of free radicals, which are volatile molecules that can damage cells in the body.
Anti-aging benefits
A 2018 study found that rice water reduces the activity of elastase, an enzyme associated with the aging process of the skin. Specifically, it has the ability to reduce the formation of wrinkles on the skin.
Sun protection and moisturization
A 2016 study indicated that the chemicals in rice have been shown to help protect the skin against sun damage.
Additionally, rice water contains amino acids that help promote healthy cell growth and provide abundant moisture to maintain skin elasticity.
Cleansing and tightening pores
Using rice water as a face wash helps remove dirt from the skin. The skin will be deeply cleansed and breathable, resulting in tighter pores. Daily skincare with rice water helps restore the skin’s elasticity, keeping it soft and smooth.
How to make rice water for skincare
Boiling rice water
Clean and drain the rice. Discard the first batch of rice water. Take a volume of water about 4 times as much as the rice water you discarded, mix it with the rice, and bring it to a boil.
Strain the rice water, let it cool down, pour it into a sealed bottle, and store it in the refrigerator. This boiled rice water should be used within a week and needs to be diluted before use.
Soaking the rice
Take a moderate amount of rice (about 1 cup), rinse it with water once and discard the water. Continue to rinse it a second time and soak it for 30 minutes. Then strain it through a sieve to get the rice water. Store it in the refrigerator for gradual use.
Fermenting rice water
The process of fermenting rice water is similar to soaking rice. However, when extracting the rice water, you should not store it in the refrigerator but keep it at room temperature for 1 or 2 days. When the rice water starts to have a sour smell, refrigerate it. Dilute the fermented rice water with water before using it for skincare.
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