Wonder how the Koreans and Chinese have beautiful glass-like skin? Rice is the answer. There are various ways rice can be used to achieve glowing skin and lustrous hair. Rice cream, rice water, rice serum, and many more are now being used like never before.

Rice has been used traditionally for so long in the Asian skincare regimen, but thanks to media, the popularity has risen now. But, do you know you can make your own DIY rice cream for the face and achieve skin whitening at your home.

This DIY Rice cream can be made with inexpensive ingredients and it can provide you the same effect as a store brought rice cream.

Before we dive into making our very own rice cream for the face, let us first look at the trending rice water because that is going to be the most important ingredient in our DIY recipe.

What is Rice Water?

In simple words, rice water is the leftover water after the rice is cooked or soaked. This gem of a remedy has been kept a secret for so long! As simple as it sounds, this water can be used for skin and hair and is also beneficial for health.

How long has Rice Water been used?

This traditional technique has been used for a long time by women in Japan between 794 and 1185 CE. These women used to have floor-length hair, thanks to the secret remedy of using rice water for washing their hair. There is a village named Huangluoin in China, which is famous for being the village with the highest number of long-haired women in the world. Their average hair length is around 6 feet!

Along with their long hair, they attribute the credits to their jet black hair to Rice water.

Nutritional Content in Rice Water

1. Proteins – Building blocks of body
2. Triglycerides – Critical sources of energy
3. Starch – Good sources of energy
4. Antioxidants – Reduce risk of many diseases
5. Vitamin E – Good for hair and skin health
6. Vitamin B – Helps lighten dark spots
7. Vitamin C – Protection against free radicals

5 Incredible benefits of Rice Water for Skin and Hair

1. Rice Water for Pimples/Acne

Rice water has anti-inflammatory benefits. According to a study, rice water has improved skin conditions like dermatitis, inflammation, rashes in patients. Just having a bath with rice water twice a day has improved the above-mentioned conditions.

Rice water is high in amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that can treat acne and those pesky zits on your face.

Rice water can be used as a natural toner for your face. Toner is known to balance the pH of the skin thereby keeping pimples at bay. Just spray rice water on your face after cleansing your skin and your skin is nourished naturally!

We will be using this rice water for preparing our DIY rice cream for the face. The DIY cream will help you avert acne.

2. Rice Water as Natural Sunscreen

Harmful UV rays from the sun can damage the skin. Rice contains ferulic acid that is a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals damage done to the skin. According to a study, ferulic acid has photoprotective aka sunscreen properties with improved SPF and UVA-PF.

Just apply a little rice water to your sunburnt skin, and your skin will heal faster.

3. Rice Water as Anti-Aging

It is a known fact that our skin loses its elasticity as we age. Rice water is a great rescue agent for those whose skin is dry. It can greatly improve elasticity. Since rice water is rich in many vital minerals and vitamins, it has necessary compounds that help improve skin function.

According to a 2018 study, rice water was found to be beneficial in reducing the activity of elastase, an enzyme that is said to influence skin aging.

So you know what to use if you have mature skin. Just add rice water to your skincare regime and reap its benefits.

4. Rice Water for Dull, Damaged and Frizzy Hair

Are you someone who suffers from frizzy hair? Then, try rice water. In a study conducted, it was found that this potent water consists of inositol, which can penetrate deeper into your hair shaft and repair it from the inside.

Split ends are the main culprit behind damaged hair. Rice water can help deal with this. Fermented rice water is more beneficial than rice water.

We will be looking at both the recipes below!

5. Rice Water for Hair Growth

The antioxidants present in rice water are a great boon for the skin as well as hair health. These antioxidants help repair damaged cells of the hair and nourish the hair follicles.

There was a study conducted on the efficacy of Rice water for hair, and it concluded two most important things regarding its benefits for the hair. The first one was that it improved hair length and the second one was managing frizz and improving shine.

Apart from helping your hair grow, rice water is said to help people suffering from dandruff too! Similar to helping people suffering from skin conditions like dermatitis, eczema, rice water boasts of its efficiency in treating dandruff and itchy scalp very well.

Rice Water Recipe for Brightening Skin and Hair Growth

Like every other recipe, rice water can be made in different ways. Rice water recipes can differ for hair care and skincare with the base ingredients remaining the same.

There are two different ways to make rice water.

1. Soaking Method
2. Boiling method

1. Rice Water Recipe by Soaking

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup uncooked rice
2. 1.5 to 2 cups of water
3. Spray bottle

Recipe

1. Take half a cup of rice in a bowl and add double the amount of water so that the rice is soaked completely beneath
2. You may also use warm water to quicken the process
3. After about half an hour, you can see a cloudy water which means, all the starch has come out.
4. Now, strain the contents using a cheese cloth or a strainer and collect this rice water in a separate container
5. Your rice water for hair is ready! Transfer this water to a spray bottle and simply spritz it whenever your hair feels dead and lifeless! You can spray this water on your face after cleansing too!

2. Rice Water Recipe 2 by Boiling

Ingredients

1. 1/2 cup Uncooked Rice
2. 2 cups water

Recipe

1. Boil half a cup of uncooked rice in a pot
2. Bring it to boil over medium heat such that you see the white starch content in water
3. Make sure the water doesn’t evaporate.
4. Strain this water and collect it in a container
5. You can store this in a spray bottle and spray it whenever your hair feels dull without shine

DIY Rice Cream For Face

DIY Rice Cream for Skin Whitening and Korean Glass Skin

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This fermented Korean inspired rice cream is an easy recipe for instant brightening and whitening of skin. Try it out!

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Prep Time 1 d

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 Cup Uncooked Rice
• 1 Cup Water
• 1 tsp Aloe Vera Gel
• 1/2 Cup Milk/Coconut Milk
• Few Drops Jojoba Oil

Instructions

 

• Take 1/2 cup of uncooked rice to a bowl
• Soak it in water and leave it overnight
• Next morning, blend this rice in a food processor.
• Strain the blended rice paste and collect the rice water in a container
• Now pour this rice water in a saucepan on low heat.
• Add a little milk to this
• Keep stirring till the paste thickens
• Now pour this rice cream into a container
• Add few drops of jojoba oil to it
• Next add 1 tsp of aloe vera gel
• Mix the contents well. You can store this in a container.

Notes

Shelf life of this rice cream is 5 days.

Use this cream regularly on a cleansed skin. After the cream dries, wash off with water.

 

Frequently Asked Questions on DIY Rice Cream and Rice Water

1. Can I use rice cream daily?

Ans. You can use the rice cream daily twice a day. It can benefit your face in various ways starting from whitening to brightening skin.

2. Does rice cream whiten skin?

Ans. Yes, rice cream has skin-lightening properties. It can reduce dark spots, uneven skin tone and also brighten the face.

2. Can you leave rice water in your hair overnight?

Ans. Yes, you can leave it overnight but make sure you don’t prolong it. The maximum duration is 18 hours. Leaving it for more than 18 hours can lead to bacteria growth in hair which can lead to an itchy and flaky scalp.

3. Can I use rice water every day?

Ans. For the skin, you can use rice water as a skin toner and spritz it after cleansing your face. You can use it once or twice a day. For the hair, it can be used as a rinse after shampoo washing.

4. Does Rice water go bad?

Ans. Yes, since there are no preservatives used. The shelf life of rice water is 5 days. If you don’t refrigerate it, it can go bad sooner. Hence, please be cautious!

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