Korean beauty routine

When you think about home remedies, you’re definitely thinking about turmeric, coconut oil. But today I’ve got something different for you which is rice water. In Korean culture, rice water has been used through generation for skin and hair. Rice is one of the most popular beauty ingredients used by them. The Japanese and Korean women are known for their flawless, glowing skin. Fortunately you don’t have to make a trip to Korea to learn this best-kept beauty secret.

How to make a rice water? The type of rice which you use doesn’t matter. There are couple of methods to make rice water at home but this is the easiest one. You’ll need a half cup of uncooked rice after rinsing it atleast 3-4 times, one cup water and an air tight container. Then, place the rice into a glass bowl filled with water and soak for 30 minutes. Once the water become milky, store the water in an air tight container and it is ready to use. The reason rice water is so good for your skin is that it is rich in a lot of nutrients. Today rice water is gaining popularity for skin and hair care because of its large benefits.

Rice water is rich in antioxidants that keeps the skin. So if you’re looking to start an anti aging skincare journey. This will do wonders to your skin. There is limited evidence that rice water may reduce or slow skin aging but this will definitely help.Rice water helps in tightening the appearance of large pores and helps in reducing oilness and pimples. Soak a cotton pad in rice water and apply it over your face twice a day for it to work. Starch in rice water is beneficial in maintaining the natural barrier for the skin. Rice water have a cooling effect on mild sun damage. It lighten the skin or reduces dark patches and makes your skin glowing. You can also add rice water to your bath.

Rice water is comparatively safer to use than other kitchen DIY. There is no evidence that fresh rice water is harmful to the skin. Store the rice water in a spray bottle and you can directly use it on your skin. It can be used daily, has zero side-effects. Just make sure that it doesn’t smell sour.