WHICH ARE THE EFFECTS OF RICE ON SKIN?

Skin bears the brunt of environmental factors as well as the bodily disorders so skin particularly the face is the most vulnerable part of human body. It has to fight two-pronged war for maintaining itself in so far as its health, strength and beauty is concerned. Other beings have been given protective layers like hair or bark but human skin is exposed to outside hazardous factors. However, outward human beauty depends upon the healthy skin and nature has gifted man with such natural products that are highly beneficial for the skin health and rice stands at top in this regard.  

HOW DOES RICE ADDRESS SKIN ISSUES?

The rice contains high quality of starch and therefore, it is organic, natural and powerful astringent which is a perfect skin cleanser. The rice clears clogged pores, maintains the balance in the oil production, removes acne-causing bacteria and so it addresses the factors causing acne occurrence. The rice application on the skin in the form of rice water, rice paste and rice face pack helps clear skin of blotches, sun spots and acne marks.     

A study conducted by Acta Dermato-Venereologica, an international review journal, shows that starch in rice has an anti-inflammatory property making it a potential, powerful and strong natural substance to remove blemishes, fight eczema and rosacea as it also gives soothing effects to inflamed, itchy and irritated skin.  

Rice flour or rice water possesses antioxidant properties which strengthen skin barrier and thus helps in reducing the ageing signs. These natural products also minimize the damage caused by free radicals. Rice also ensures even and smooth tone of skin as it maintains skin oiliness and gives matte finish to the skin by reducing the enlarged pores. The rice flour also has healing effects for rashes, itches and irritation and brings glowing, shiny and even-toned appearance.

HOW TO USE RICE FOR SKIN?

Mainly two methods are suggested to use rice for skin care —- rice water and rice flour.

• RICE WATER – THE BEST SKIN CLEANSER

Rice water made by soaking or boiling is a very effective, gentle and perfect cleanser of the face and is also a good tool to remove makeup. The rice water has the properties effective to reduce wrinkles and fine lines. It has starch which is very special for the dry skin as it keeps the skin moisturized and hydrated throughout the day. The astringent in the rice water tightens the skin and thus it eliminates the premature signs of ageing and sagging. Moreover, its use minimizes the appearance of the pores.

• RICE WATER TONER

Rice water can be used as the best skin toner as it keeps the skin hydrated and moisturized through the day and helps prevent the effects of the sun exposure. It strengthens skin barrier and gives a perfect protection from the free radicals. It keeps the skin bright and glowing giving a unique tone and smoothy to the skin. It helps reduce sebum production and is highly beneficial for oily skin. The rice toner brightens the complexion and helps reduce the acne causing factors. It also minimizes the ageing signs, sagging, wrinkles, fine lines, dark spots, dark circles and many other skin issues.

Rice water toner is easy to use.

1. Put rice water in a spray bottle
2. Add rose water half in quantity of rice water
3. Keep the bottle in refrigerator
4. Spray the face and exposed parts of the skin with rice water
5. Use it before going out
6. For maximum result, the toner should be used before going to bed
7. It can be used on feet to have soft, gentle and smooth feet appearance

RICE WATER BRIGHTENS COMPLEXION

Rice water contains antioxidant properties which have excellent potential for skin brightening. It also helps fade away dark spots and reduces pigmentation. The rice water has been in use for skin whitening in Asian countries for centuries. The women in Far East region have been using it for skin whitening and skin care and no one can spot any spot on their skin due to the use of rice water.

• RICE WATER IS AN ELIXIR FOR AGEING FACTOR

The rice water works as a miracle in fading the fine lines, wrinkles and sagging of the skin because it contains antioxidant properties. Its regular use gives a glowing, brightening and younger look to the skin that is why it is termed time-turning natural product. No one can guess the age of the Korean women because they regularly use rice water and thus it has a touch of being elixir. 

• RICE WATER IS ANTI-ACNE AND ANTI-INFLAMMATORY

The inflammation, redness, irritation and rashes are caused by acne and rice water is the solution to all these issues as it gives soothing effects in acne breakout because rice water has powerful natural astringent which clears pores, maintains sebum production, removes acne-causing bacteria and thus gives final solution to the acne growth. 

• RICE WATER BEST FOR EVEN COMPLEXION

The rice water contains vitamin B and E which are the source of essential nutrients for the healthier, smooth and supple skin with even complexion as these nutrients work wonders in case of blotchy skin with sun spots or acne marks.  

• RICE WATER HELPS SHRINK PORES

As the rice water is the best deep cleanser, it removes dirt and impurities from the pores. Moreover, the starch in rice water helps reduce the skin pores.

WHICH ARE THE BENEFITS OF RICE FLOUR?

The rice flour face pack has many benefits for skin and some of them are as under;

1. Fights ageing
2. Strengthens skin barrier
3. Helps minimize damage done by free radicals
4. Controls sebum production
5. Minimizes enlarged pores
6. Soothes skin from inflammation, itching, irritation and redness
7. Eliminates acne-causing bacteria
8. Ensures even-toned and glowing skin
9. Fades dark circles, blemishes
10. Removes dark spots and handles skin tan
11. Eliminates all types of spots

HOW TO USE RICE FLOUR AS FACE PACK?

There are many ways to use rice water for handling many skin-related issues. Some of them are as under;

• RICE FLOUR, ALOE VERA GEL, CUCUMBER JUICE FOR DRY SKIN

The combination of these three natural products is an excellent remedy for many skin disorders and particularly for the dry skin as rice flour helps reduce skin dryness and ensure its elasticity while aloe vera gel having vitamin E, fatty acid and antioxidant keeps the dry skin moisturized and hydrated. Cucumber juice along with other potential is soothing to the dry skin.

• METHOD

1. Take two tablespoons of rice water, one tablespoon of aloe vera gel and one tablespoon of cucumber juice
2. Whisk the mixture well to have a paste
3. Message the skin gently with this paste
4. Let it stay for 15 minutes
5. Wash the face with warm water
6. Repeat the process twice a week

• RICE FLOUR, ALOE VERA GEL FACE PACK FOR OILY SKIN

Rice flour is an excellent skin cleanser and helps balance sebum production and the aloe gel keeps the skin moisturized and hydrated without making it oily.

• METHOD

1. Take two tablespoons of rice flour and two tablespoons of aloe vera gel
2. Whisk the ingredients well to have a hydrating paste
3. Apply the mixture on the skin by massaging gently
4. Allow the paste stay on the skin for 15 minutes
5. Wash the face with warm water
6. Use the paste at least twice a week

• RICE FLOUR FACE PACK FOR ACNE

Rice flour has the property to eliminated the bacteria causing acne as it controls sebum production and gives soothing effects to the skin. Tea tree oil is anti-bacterial and antimicrobial elements and is a powerful anti-acne natural product and rose water is the best moisturizer that keeps the skin hydrated.

• METHOD

1. Take two tablespoons of rice flour
2. 1-2 drops of tea tree oil and two tablespoons of rose water
3. Mix the ingredients well to make a paste
4. Massage the paste on the face gently
5. Let it stay for 15 minutes
6. Wash the face with lukewarm water
7. Use this paste at least twice a week

• RICE FLOUR FACE MASK FOR SKIN BRIGHTENING

The rice flour is the best skin cleanser and removes dead skin cells by offering a

powerful exfoliation. The lemon juice has vitamin C which clears pores and brightens the skin while the rose water has soothing effects on the irritated skin.

• METHOD

1. Take two tablespoons of rice flour
2. One tablespoon of lemon juice and one tablespoon of rose water
3. Whisk the ingredients well to make a fine paste
4. Apply the paste by rubbing it gently on the face
5. Let the paste stay on the face for 15 minutes
6. Wash the face with lukewarm water
7. It should be used at least twice a week

• RICE FLOUR AND EGG WHITE FACE PACK FOR AGEING

The combination of rice flour and egg white makes an excellent remedy for the ageing factors. Egg white contains vitamin A, biotin, vitamin E and folate which handles the signs of ageing.

• METHOD

1. Take two tablespoons of rice flour
2. Add one egg white and mix them well
3. The sticky mixture should be massaged gently on the face
4. Let it stay on the face for 15 minutes
5. Wash the face with warm water
6. Repeat the exercise at least twice a day

• RICE FLOUR AND YOGURT FACE PACK FOR TAN REMOVAL

Yogurt possesses lactic acid which makes it an excellent exfoliant for the skin and removes tan. Yogurt when mixed with rice flour becomes powerful component for glowing skin and even toned complexion.

• METHOD

1. Take two tablespoons of rice water
2. Add one tablespoon of fresh yogurt to rice flour
3. Stir the ingredients well to get whitish thick paste
4. Massage the paste on the face gently
5. Allow it sit on the face for 10-15 minutes
6. Wash the face with lukewarm water
7. Use the paste twice a week

• RICE FLOUR AND CASTER OIL FACE PACK FOR ACNE SCARS

Rice flour is the best cleanser and has anti-bacterial properties as it helps remove acne causing factors. Castor oil possesses fatty acids, antioxidant and vitamin E and these components are highly beneficial in repairing the skin and fade away spots and blemishes

• METHOD

1. Take two tablespoons of rice flour and one tablespoon of Caster oil
2. Mix the ingredients well to have whitish creamy paste
3. Apply the paste on the face by rubbing it gently
4. Let it stay on the face for 25-30 minutes
5. Wash the face with warm water rinsing the skin softly
6. Apply the mixture twice a week before going to bed

• RICE FLOUR, ORANGE PEEL AND HONEY FOR SAGGING

Rice flour gives elasticity to the skin while orange peel contains vitamin C and antioxidants and thus boosts skin cell production and helps in tackling skin sagging. Honey acts as the best moisturizer.

• METHOD

1. Take two tablespoons of rice flour, one tablespoon of orange peel powder and one tablespoon of pure honey
2. Whisk the mixture well to take yellowish paste
3. Apply the paste on the skin by rubbing it gently with fingertips
4. Leave the paste applied for 15-20 minutes
5. Wash the skin with warm water
6. Apply the mixture twice a week

• CONCLUSION

The countless benefits of rice in form of its water and paste suggest that nature has not produced it primarily for human consumption rather it has been produced for skin care and as a perfect beauty product and its eating appears to be an allied utility. However, it is equally beneficial for human being as one of the widely used food item. Hunger is bigger reality than beauty so first comes the food and then its allied uses. As a natural product, rice has no adverse effects on skin and can be used by the people with all skin types without any fear and apprehension.  

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