Rice water is one of the best ingredients to use for skin care and especially if we use it regularly, we will get amazing skin care benefits. I love to use rice water in face packs and face scrubs and I also love to use it to wash my face, regular use keeps my skin blemish free and smooth.
The water in which rice was boiled is called rice water. In olden days, when the concept of rice cooker was not known, rice was boiled in clay pots with large amounts of water and once the rice got cooked, the water was drained. Since rice was consumed on a daily basis, rice water was always there at home and it was extensively used for both skin and hair care.
# Neem & Rice Water Face WashMix besan also called as gram flour and neem powder in equal quantities in a cup, mix well and store in an airtight box. To use, take little bit of this powder and mix it with rice water and use it as a face wash daily. This face wash treats acne and fades scars and blemishes well.
# Foaming Rice Water Face WashThis rice water face wash is very effective for treating and preventing acne, blackheads & pimples as it has wonderful anti bacterial and anti inflammatory properties. It is very soothing on the skin and does not dry out the skin nor makes it greasy so it can be used by all types of skin.
# Rice Water Face MaskThis face mask is very very effective for acne prone skin. To make the mask, take 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder and 2 tsp of besan in a bowl. Add enough rice water to form a spreadable paste and use it as a face mask. You can use this face mask weekly twice. To use, take little bit of the mixture, apply all over the face and neck and wait for it to dry and once dry, wash it off. This face mask will leave your skin glowing.
# Rice Water TonerThis is such an easy but very effective toner that can be easily made at home with practically no cost at all. All you need to do to make the toner is next time you are making rice for lunch, wash the rice once and soak it in very little water before cooking. Strain the white milky water before cooking and use it as toner.
# Rice Water & Rice Flour Face ScrubRice water when mixed together with rice flour and a pinch of kasturi turmeric powder is excellent as a face scrub. It helps treat acne and all skin problems very effectively. It makes the skin smooth and glowing. Since we use kasturi turmeric powder, it does not stain the skin yellow like normal turmeric powder too.