The next time you make rice, don’t throw out that rice water or you’ll be sending one of the cheapest and most effective ways to beautify your skin and hair right down the drain. Washing your face with rice-infused water might sound a little odd, but it is an old, ancient beauty ingredient in Asian beauty culture, especially since it brings both brightening and anti-inflammatory benefits to your complexion as well as makes your skin look younger.

Rice water also helps to heal acne as well as calm the redness of an outbreak. It acts as an astringent on the skin, tightening the pores.  It is said to help smooth a rough texture, minimize pores, and encourage a brighter complexion.  Not only is it really mild and gentle on your skin, but the softer and matte feeling of your face is really promising. Rice water is full of vitamins, minerals and amino acids that are essential for beautiful hair and skin.

Rice water – Your Everyday Facial Cleanser

Method

Simply dip a cotton pad or cotton ball into a bowl of rice water and then gently massage it onto your face for several minutes. Don’t rinse it off – allow your face to air dry to make sure it absorbs all of those nutrients. On regular use, your skin will feel softer and look younger & more radiant.

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