Rice water has long been proclaimed for its powerful benefits for the skin, from acting as a natural toner to controling sebum production. If you’re dealing with open pores and looking for a natural solution, rice water is the best solution for you.
Step #1: Toning with Rice Water
Ingredients:
- Overnight soaked rice water
- 1 tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel
- 1 tablespoon Rose Water
Instructions:
- In a clean bottle, stream half a cup of overnight soaked rice water.
- Put 1 tablespoon of rose water and 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel to the rice water.
- Blend all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
- Rinse a clean cotton pad with this toner and gently dab it on your face.
Tip: This toner can be used daily to maintain healthy, balanced skin.
Step #2: Facial Icing with Rice Starch Water
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of starch water (the water left after cooking rice)
- 1 tablespoon Rose Water
- Oil from 1 Vitamin E capsule
Instructions:
- Gather the starch water left after cooking rice (it’s loaded with nutrients for your skin).
- Add 1 tablespoon of rose water and the oil from 1 Vitamin E capsule to the starch water.
- Blend the ingredients well and transfer the mixture into an ice tray.
- Freeze the mixture to make rice water ice cubes.
- Once frozen, take 1 ice cube from the tray and wrap it in a thin cotton cloth.
- Gently rub the cloth-wrapped ice cube on your face for about 5 minutes, centering on areas with enlarged pores.
Tip: You can repeat this step daily to help tighten and refresh your skin.
Step #3: Rice Water Face Pack (2 Times a Week)
Ingredients:
- Water from soaked raw rice (soak rice for 1 hour)
- 1 teaspoon Oats Powder
- 1 teaspoon Almond Flour
Instructions:
- After rinsing the raw rice for about an hour, take 1 tablespoon of the rinsed rice water and place it in a clean bowl.
- Put 1 teaspoon of oats powder and 1 teaspoon of almond flour to the rice water.
- Blend everything well until you form a smooth paste.
- Apply a thin layer of the pack all over your face, focusing on areas with enlarged pores.
- Allow the pack to dry for 15 minutes, then soak your face with cold water to close the pores.
Tip: Use this pack 2 times a week for best results.