Rice is a staple food in many regions, especially Asian countries like China and Japan. Due to its easy availability in these countries, Asian women have made it a part of their diet as well as beauty regimen.
Rice water is loaded with nutrients that can be beneficial for your skin and hair. Rice contains vitamins B, C and E as well as minerals and eight essential amino acids that promote overall health and beauty. You can use rice water every day as part of your cleansing skin care routine, morning or evening.
Rice Water Beauty Treatment
As A Body Scrub
You can make a body scrub by using the rice leftover from making the rice water. To create the body scrub, grind the rice and mix it with 1 or 2 teaspoons of olive oil and lemon juice each (you can add a few drops of your favorite essential oil) and rub it into the skin to exfoliate and nourish.
As A Face Toner
Rice water also serves as a natural substitute for regular face toner which can also help to reduce the size of the pores on your skin. The trick is to simply dab a bit of rice water onto your face and gently massage it into your skin for a couple of minutes. With regular use you will notice your skin feeling soft, tight, and radiant.
As An Acne Treatment
Dabbing rice water on skin also helps heal acne and cools the redness of an outbreak. It acts as an astringent on the skin, tightening the pores.
As A Treatment For Eczema
The starch components in rice water are effective in easing the effects of eczema on your skin. Dip a clean wash cloth into the water and pat all over the affected skin. Continue doing this for a couple of minutes and make sure you air dry it.
 
How To Prepare Rice Water

Rice water is easy to prepare at home. What you’ll need:

1-2 cups of uncooked rice (brown, white long grain, white short grain, jasmine, or what ever you have)
2 cups of water

Steps

Rinse the rice with about a cup of water to remove any dirt or impurities.
Place 1-2 cups of uncooked rice in a bowl and cover with water.
Let the rice soak for 15 to 30 minutes.
Swirl it around and lightly knead it until the water turns cloudy. This will help the vitamins and minerals seep into the water, creating a nourishing rinse for your hair and skin.
Strain out the rice water into a clean bowl or container.
Store your rice water in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Your rice water is ready to use!