Rice is a cereal that has been eaten for a long time. In the last century, based on this product, nutritionists even developed more than one diet to maintain a slim figure.
The benefits of rice for the body in Europe and the post-Soviet space are widely known, but few people know about its effectiveness in whitening pigmentation and eliminating fine wrinkles. Meanwhile, in Japan, rice is considered the key to female beauty. This product is used in face masks not only at home, but also in professional cosmetology.
Beneficial features
The cereal contains a whole bunch of useful components and microelements:
- vitamins B, D, E, PP;
- starch;
- a mineral complex including fluorine, selenium, potassium, iodine, iron, choline and other substances necessary to maintain a healthy appearance.
Clear Skin
Together the components:
- help eliminate swelling and age-related pigmentation;
- gently cleanse and tighten pores;
- moisturize;
- tighten the facial contour;
- exfoliate keratinization;
- refresh, even out tone;
- activate metabolism in epidermal cells.
Rice powder is a great success among geishas and European celebrities, whose skin is constantly under stress from decorative cosmetics.
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Important benefits
White rice is no less healthy, and you can easily find it in any kitchen. Many of us, when boiling this cereal as a side dish, unfortunately, simply pour out the remaining water after cooking and do it completely in vain. After all, during the cooking process, the valuable nutrients of rice pass into the water, giving the liquid simply magical properties.
Indeed, the benefits of rice water are impressive. Here are the main ones:
- promotes cleansing and rejuvenation of the entire body;
- slows down the aging process;
- increases energy;
- cures disorders of the digestive system (eliminates diarrhea);
- soothes irritated skin;
- activates blood circulation;
- stimulates the production of natural collagen;
- useful for enhancing lactation;
- protects skin from harmful ultraviolet rays.
In addition, the decoction is perfect for strengthening and nourishing hair, it promotes hair growth, makes hair beautiful and shiny.
Therapy at home
Making a rice face mask at home is not difficult, but you will have to take time to process the main component. The masks do not use ordinary rice grains, but milled ones into flour.
To do this, first soak the grain for a while, then grind it in a blender, and dry the resulting mass in a frying pan over low heat. The accompanying components of the mask depend on the problem of the epidermis.
The rice formula does not contain gluten, a specific grain protein that can cause allergic reactions.
Pleasant consistency
For wrinkles, with honey
There are several types of anti-aging masks with rice. The classic version is prepared like this:
- 30-35 gr. rice flour is mixed with 2.5 dessert spoons of heavy cream or goat milk.
- Place in a warm place for a quarter of an hour, letting it brew.
- Stir in 1 tsp. warmed honey.
Apply the mixture in a circular motion, rubbing into the skin. Leave for 15-25 minutes. Wash off with warm water without soap. Moisturize with any nourishing cream.
With honey and milk
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Japanese mask
The secret of the “porcelain” beauty of geishas also lies in the use of skincare products based on this grain. The Japanese recipe is similar to the previous one, and differs only in the dosage of components and the fat content of the milk:
- Pass 3 full tablespoons of boiled rice through cheesecloth, draining the liquid into a separate container (you will need it later), and rinse thoroughly with cool water.
- Add 1 tbsp. milk.
- Stir until a homogeneous mushy consistency, add 1 tbsp. honey.
After 30 minutes, the mixture is washed off with the liquid remaining from the boiled rice.
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With yolk
A mask with yolk will help solve the same problem as the “Japanese” mixture. To prepare it you will need:
- 3 tbsp. basics;
- 2 eggs (you need to separate the white from the yolk; only the yolk will be used during the cooking process);
- Vitamins A, E;
- 1/3 tsp. sea buckthorn oil;
- dairy products (for dry skin – milk, for oily skin – yogurt).
The ingredients are mixed until a homogeneous, non-liquid consistency. Apply the mixture to steamed skin. The exposure time should not exceed 12-15 minutes.
For the best rejuvenating effect, such therapy is carried out in courses of 10-15 procedures every six months.
Rice face masks have no contraindications. The only exceptions are vascular skin diseases.
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Main ingredient
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With milk
Boiled rice is poured with heated milk. Grind the pulp in a blender to a puree texture. A few drops of essential rose oil and 1 tsp are mixed into it. – olive. Leave for a quarter of an hour.
Whitening and cleansing
3 tbsp. boiled rice is ground in a blender along with 1 tbsp. oat bran. Add crushed vitamin C tablet and 2 tbsp. low-fat yogurt without additives.
Before using the mass, wash your face with a decoction of medicinal plants (chamomile, oak bark, plantain). Apply the product in a thick, dense layer. Additionally, it is advisable to insulate the skin of the face with a gauze towel.
Maintain the mass for a maximum of 13 minutes. Repeat twice a month in the warm season, up to 5 times in the cold season.
For wrinkles
A face mask with cocoa and honey will provide nutrition and a fresh look.
From blackheads
You can deal with blackheads using a rice mask with honey and aloe Vera juice. The base is mixed with liquid honey in a ratio of 3:1. Aloe juice will require 15 ml. The mixture is thoroughly mixed. Add bergamot essential oil.
Apply the mixture to the face and neck for 15 minutes, remove with cold or cool water mixed with grapefruit juice (to close pores) using a cotton pad.
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How to prepare rice flour?
Japanese rice masks are based on rice flour. You can buy it in the store, or you can make it yourself from grain.
The first method: grind the rice in a coffee grinder or using a blender.
Second: Grind the wet rice. To do this, soak the cereal for 5-6 hours, and then remove excess moisture by placing it on a towel. Then pass the rice through a meat grinder and dry it in a low-heat oven.
Features of application
For optimal results from the procedures, you need to adhere to some rules for their implementation:
- Any skin care product is applied to a clean, prepared face. You can first wash your face with a decoction of medicinal herbs and/or plants and steam your skin.
- You need to be careful about the selection of ingredients used in the preparation of masks. The ingredients must be fresh and suitable for the type of epidermis.
- Those with dry skin types should take into account that cereal absorbs moisture well and dries it out even more.
- Cereal does not cause allergic reactions, but masks may contain irritating components. Before initial use, you should always carry out a tolerance test; a small amount of the prepared mixture is applied to the wrist or the outer bend of the elbow.
- The standing time usually does not exceed 20 minutes, unless otherwise specified in the recipe.
- To preserve the beneficial properties of the grain, it is recommended to cook until half cooked.
- When buying ready-made rice flour, make sure that there are no bugs in the bag.
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What women talk about
Many women who have used the oriental product for facial rejuvenation leave the most enthusiastic reviews. Ladies of all ages claim that they now look younger than all their peers.
Particularly impressive are the reviews from women who could not boast of a beautiful complexion. After 10 procedures, the grayish, dull color disappears, the skin becomes radiant and youthful.
Some ladies give their own recipes, for example: flour, spirulina and the yolk of one egg, mix, apply to the face. The skin becomes velvety, wrinkles disappear.
According to reviews from many girls, they liked Korean fabric masks. The fabric mask is already ready for use. Just read the instructions and then do everything as it says. They are convenient, fast acting, and do not require rinsing.
Finally: an effective rice flour face mask will help you stay young and seductive for a long time, so it’s time to use any of them to take care of your appearance
Reviews
Women who have tried this skincare product share their recipes and impressions of its effectiveness:
- Tamara, 35 years old, Krasnodar: “I have oily skin. A mask made from boiled rice with honey, lemon juice and peach seed oil is a great way to cope with greasy shine and relieve inflammation. I carry out procedures 2-3 times a month in winter and 8-10 in summer.”
- Veronica, 19 years old, Khimki: “I have a very dry epidermis. I tried to make all kinds of moisturizing masks, of the recipes I liked, there is one based on rice. I mix one and a half tablespoons of boiled rice with 2 beaten yolks and 2 crushed spirulina tablets. You can add any oil, I chose jojoba. I wash it off with chamomile decoction after 5-10 minutes.”
- Lisa, 44 years old, Saratov: “I discovered the best whitening and scrubbing in a Japanese face mask. It prepares quite quickly, and after use the skin looks younger, like a girl’s.”
With honey
Rice is an affordable way to maintain healthy and even skin tone. It is also an excellent rejuvenating, cleansing and toning agent, based on which you can easily prepare face masks at home.
Types of Rice Based Home Remedies and Methods of Preparation
Rice water for the face at home can be prepared in several ways. Each of them preserves the beneficial properties of rice and has a beneficial effect. You can use any type of rice for cooking.
Infusion
The infusion according to this recipe saves time, since it is prepared in just 20 minutes.
To prepare it you need:
- Take 0.5 tbsp. rice and pour 2 tbsp. clean water.
- Leave the resulting mixture for 20 minutes.
- After the specified time, strain the infusion.
It is not recommended to store the prepared infusion in the refrigerator and use immediately after preparation.
Decoction
Rice water for the face is prepared as follows:
- Rinse rice (1 cup needed) under running water.
- Next, pour the rice with cold filtered water (4 cups are required) and put on low heat.
- Cook the rice for about 20 minutes.
- Pour the cooked rice into a colander, and collect the broth from it in a suitable container.
The resulting decoction should be diluted with clean water before use (the ratio should be 1:1 if the skin is dry or sensitive). For normal and oily skin types, the decoction is used undiluted.
The decoction must be stored in a well-closed container for 7 days in a cool place.
Fermented rice water
Rice water, which is obtained through the fermentation process, is considered the most healthy. During the fermentation process, it is enriched with minerals, enzymes, antioxidants and a special component called Pietra contained in rice. It has a pronounced anti-aging effect and starts the process of cell renewal.
Preparation of fermented water involves the following steps:
- Rinse the rice thoroughly and pour into a container that closes tightly.
- Pour cold, clean water over the rice - take 4 parts of liquid for 1 part rice.
Close the resulting mixture tightly with a lid and leave to infuse in a warm place for 4 days. It may take more or less time to infuse it, so you can determine the readiness of the water by the formation of small bubbles on the surface and the sour smell of the liquid.
- After the specified time, strain the prepared rice water.
- Then boil the water for 3 minutes.
There is another option for preparing fermented water:
- Rinse 200 g of rice thoroughly and soak in 1 liter of purified water. All this time, the cereal is periodically stirred.
- Strain the rice and pour the resulting water into a jar.
- Place the jar of water in a warm place to ferment for 1-2 days.
- Strain the prepared water before use.
Contraindications and possible side effects
Natural homemade cosmetics based on rice have virtually no contraindications. Rice does not cause allergies and is suitable for any skin type and age. However, you should be extremely careful when choosing additional active ingredients. Thus, if you have rosacea and allergies to bee products, you should avoid preparing cosmetics with the addition of honey, and if you have acne and a tendency to irritation, you should avoid fruit acids.
Before using multi-component rice-based masks, it is recommended to try the finished product on the crook of your elbow or wrist. If an allergic reaction does not appear, the composition can be applied to the face.
Results of use
Rice masks promote cell renewal and skin rejuvenation. The result is noticeable after the first use. With regular use, the skin looks young, healthy and toned, minor surface defects are eliminated, and the color is evened out. This is an inexpensive product that any woman can afford. At the same time, the mixture is effective.
The composition has no age restrictions and can be used by mature ladies or very young ladies at home.
Benefits of rice for facial skin
Rice grains and flour from this cereal are a favorite and time-tested rejuvenating remedy for Japanese geishas, who are distinguished by their beauty and sophistication.
The cosmetic properties of this product are unique, and they are due to the special composition of rice, which includes the following components:
- Amino acids (allantoin, tyrosine, ferulic acid), which saturate the epidermis with fluid and nutrition, stimulate regeneration processes, relieve rashes and inflammation;
- Ceramides – protect the dermis from damage, help maintain youth and elasticity;
- Antioxidants (gamma-oryzanol, vitamin C), protecting the skin from aging and the negative effects of environmental factors;
- Vitamins: “E” - maintains youth, “B” - increases blood flow to skin cells, “B2” - ensures cellular respiration, “D” - tones;
- Minerals (phosphorus, iron, calcium, iodine, potassium) – nourish, strengthen the skin structure, accelerate processes in tissues;
- Fats – protect, tighten and whiten the skin.
Rice also has the remarkable ability to remove toxins from the entire body in general and the skin in particular.
Regular course use of anti-aging rice masks allows you to quickly achieve the desired result: the skin is deeply cleansed, its elasticity returns, wrinkles are reduced, and a beautiful shine appears.
