Flavorsome rice can easily stimulate taste buds. But do you know that this common Indian family ingredient is also known as a skincare element? Yes, rice can even take care of that periodic tan you get, addressing the pollution and dirt outside and make your skin better and lighter. Well, we are here- to tell you just how good rice can be for your skin (either in flour or water).
Rice is a rich source of many nutrients, like vitamin B, and it helps to compose the skin better. In this article, we’ll be taking you through a few face pack recipes and rice water benefits that have worked for us and would work for you as well. Proceed with caution if you have delicate skin. Just a scrap test would do. Other than that, these tips are great for your skin.
Works on signs of ageing:
Rice is remarkably rich in antioxidants. These antioxidants counter the effect of a toxic compound called elastase, which causes early ageing.
Rice tightens the skin, clearing the open pores.
Takes care of sun damage:
Rice in flour form benefits as an exfoliant, reducing your tan and reverse the effects of lighter sun damage. Thus, exfoliation adjusts the oil levels and gives a matte effect.
Boost skin barrier health:
The outermost layer of skin is the skin barrier that limits your skin from becoming dried up and exposed to conditions like eczema and atopic. However, using rice water on the face permits its starch content to protect the skin barrier consistently.
Here’s a better look at the tips of using rice as an ingredient in your daily skincare.
Tan removal pack: This is used to scrub away all the uneven tan from the skin. Rice, besides milk, is effective in deleting the extra tan. Adding chocolate powder moreover sustains the skin and also removes signs of untimely ageing.
- Take rice flour, chocolate powder and milk in reasonable portions
- Mix all to make a consistent paste
- Apply and let sit for 15 minutes
- Rinse off and moisturize
- Use every day for best results
Skin brightening pack: We all know that green tea is rich in antioxidants and works well from within to clean the skin. However, when combines with rice water, its properties are magnified. It clears up the skin and makes it more vivid.
- Take one bag of green tea bag and separate the powder
- Take two tablespoons of rice flour and rice water
- Take one teaspoon of lemon juice
- Mix that rice water with the other components to form a paste
- Apply and let sit for 15 minutes
Apart from this, rice water can be directly applied to the skin.
Rice flour is beneficial in maintaining oil levels in the skin. It absorbs the excess oils, thus leaving just adequate to nourish the skin. Further, less oil on the skin helps handle blackheads, whiteheads and acne. Castor oil, tea tree oil also, when combined and used, gives the most adequate results.These were simple remedies with all the ingredients rightly available at home for the glow needed.