Amazing Beauty Facts of Rice Water....

Benefits Of Rice Water....

What is Rice Water?

Rice water, in its simplest form, is the water that is leftover after washing off rice in preparation for eating. It can be concentrated or diluted and even fermented to bring out most of its benefits.

Rice water contains nutrients that can fortify hair and renew skin when used as a facial wash or hair rinse, and unlike many products for skin or hair care on the commercial market, it is an easy and natural way to care for your skin and hair.

Is Rice Water Beneficial For Face?

Women search over the world for various beauty products for making their skin as good as possible, so the rice water can be one for this. It is an ancient Asian beauty secret which women use to practice.

Rice water is very inexpensive, but very effective balm for cleansing, reducing skin pores. Rice water is also effective in lightening hyper-pigmentation, sun and age spots. Many say that you can see the result immediately in first use itself. After various uses of rice water regularly, results in reducing or diminishing of brown spots and literally works like an expensive skin lightening serum or an cream.

Is Rice Water Beneficial For Hair?

For your hair I would recommend you use it once or twice a week either as hair wash or last rinse, I prefer the latter.

Rice water – plain or fermented – is an excellent conditioner. It repairs and strengthens damaged hair shaft while providing elasticity and smoothness.

For extra nourishment, add a few drops of essential oils such as rosemary, lavender orchamomile.

After shampooing, pour the rice water on your hair. Gently massage your scalp and hair and leave it on for 4 to 5 minutes (or up to 20 minutes if you have time). Then rinse your hair thoroughly with plain water. Use it once a week as a last rinse.

Rice water shampoo: Rice water contains natural saponins, so it can also be used as a mild cleanser. Use it along with natural clarifying ingredients that are listed below.

Note: Rice water may build up on hair over time, especially if you live in hard water area. So, consider adding a natural clarifiers, such as apple juice, lime juice, lime peel powder, amla powder or shikakai powder, with rice water. It will help remove any build up and make your hair soft and shiny. Add about 1 tsp in one cup of rice water and use as suggested.

Some people also use rice water along with green tea, it helps add extra shine and strength to your hair. Plus, tea is also useful to reduce hair loss.

Method of preparing Rice Water:

To make rice water, you will need:

·  1/2 cup uncooked rice (brown, white long grain, white short grain, jasmine, or whatever you  have)

·   2 to 3 cups water.

Instructions:

To make rice water, first rinse the rice with about a cup of water to remove any dirt or impurities.

Then, place the rice in a bowl and cover with water. Let the rice soak for 15 to 30 minutes. Swirl it around or lightly knead it until the water turns cloudy. This will help the vitamins and minerals seep into the water, creating a nourishing rinse for your hair and skin.

Now strain out the rice water into a clean bowl. Your rice water is ready to use.

You can either use this water for your hair or face, or let it ferment for enhanced benefit.

Fermented Rice Water:  Once you have collected your rice water, leave it at room temperature for a day or until it turns slightly sour, implying that it has started to ferment. It can take any where from 24 to 48 hours, depending on how warm it is. So warmer the room temperature faster the fermentation process.

To decrease the fermentation time, leave the rice sitting in the water and strain once it has fermented. (Leave it covered for 12 to 24 hours.)

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