Rice water is rich source of vitamins and beauty minerals that make it incredible for both skin and hair. It is chemical free and is fresh. In Asia, women have used rice water for centuries to nurture and beautify their skin and hair. Rice water can be used on all skin types such as dry, oily and normal skin. You can use rice powder as body scrub to remove the dead cells. Read this article to find out how to make rice water and how to use it for beautiful skin and hair.
The following are two procedures to make rice water at home:
Procedure to make rice water
What we need
1/2 cup uncooked rice
2 cups water
1. No-boil quick method
1. To remove dirt or impurities, first rinse the rice with clean water.
2. Then mash the rice and place it in a bowl and cover with 2 cups water.
3. Let the rice soak for 20-30 minutes.
4. Strain out this rice water into a clean bowl & rice water is ready to use.
2. Boiled rice water
To prepare a concentrate of rice water to use for face wash, face packs or hair rinse, hair masks, prepare rice as you normally would, but increase the amount of water by 2-3 times you usually would and mash the rice you use. When the rice has cooked, strain it out into a clean bowl. The leftover water contains a high amount of nutrients. You can store this milky water in the refrigerator in a plastic, steel or glass container for up to one week.
3. Fermented rice water
Fermented rice water is particularly excellent for hair care because this process brings the pH level of rice water more closely in line with natural pH level of our hair, and this releases a chemical called pitera that promotes the regeneration of cells. Fermentation method takes few extra steps, but the results will be well worth the trouble.
1. To make fermented rice water, follow no-boil quick method listed above to, prepare rice water and allow it to sit in a jar or covered bowl at warm or room temperature for 30-52 hours. In warm room temperature the fermentation process will take less time.
2. When a little sour smell comes from the rice water keep the solution in the refrigerator. Now the rice water is ready to use, store remaining water in fridge.
