Starch already has a bad name. Before eliminating rice and bread and all other carbs from your diet, hold up! Why not stock the rice in your beauty cabinet? Let TBD tell you why!

All About Rice Water

Beauty benefits have never been this accessible or easy to follow! This requires you to set apart just 20 minutes a week, and 5 minutes every morning. Doable, right?

Wash white/brown/jasmine/any type of rice, in a bowl of water. Then, soak it in a fresh bowl filled with water. Cover this with a lid for about 20-25 minutes. Now, drain the water from the rice and store it safely in a container.

You may choose to let it ferment, in order to amplify its effects. You can do this by letting the water turn sour, which leads to a concentration of the beauty benefits of rice water.

Why Is It Good?

-       Rice water contains a carbohydrate known as inositol. This can not only repair damaged hair but also prevent it from further damage.

-       Due to its cooling properties, you can use it as a toner, sun-protector, acne-eliminator, and much more!

5 Beauty Benefits of Rice Water

1. Toner

As a toner, it can shrink pore sizes and also cool down your skin. Rice water helps in tightening the skin as well as promote cell growth.

2. Acne Treatment

Since it possesses astringent properties, rice water helps heal acne while also reducing the redness caused by it.

3. Protection from the Sun

Stayed out in the sun for too long? No worries; rice water has got your back! Applying rice water to your red skin will help in cooling it down adequately. It can also help with inflammations. It works by helping your skin recover and bringing its temperature down. Handy tip: store yours in the refrigerator!

4. Conditioning Rinse

Once a week, rinse your hair with rice water. Combine the rice water with 2-3 drops of essential oils like rosemary, lavender, or lemon. Pour this liquid mixture over your head, massaging it into your scalp and hair. Then, rinse your hair thoroughly with plain water. This will provide you a shine boost as well as make your tresses strong!

5. Body Scrub

Use your leftover rice wisely. Grind the soaked rice thoroughly. Mix this with coconut or olive oil, a few drops of your favorite essential oil, and relax with your very own DIY body scrub!

So, the next time you get thinking about pressure cookers and rice, you know what to add to your to-do list! Harness the beauty benefits of rice water along with chomping on some.