Rice has many properties that make it a good addition to your skin and hair care regimens.
Rice contains the nourishing antioxidant ferulic acid and allantoin, that helps soothe and heal skin. It is loaded with vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that are essential for maintaining healthy, beautiful skin.
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#### HOW CAN WE USE RICE:
It can be use in different ways for nourishing skin and hair, some are
#### 1.RICE WATER :
***Ingredients***
Rice. 2cups
Water 2cups
***Procedure***
Take rice in a bowl and rinsed it to remove all dirt then add water to it, now soak rice in water for 30min then strain the rice away from water and keep it in fridge.
***How can be rice water used***
1. It is used as **facial cleanser** to cleanse your face for soft and radiant looking skin. Just pour some onto your palm and massage it over your face, then allow your skin to dry. Use every day in your skin care routine, to give your skin a boost of vitamins
2. Rice water can be used as **skin toner**. It helps tighten skin and minimize pores, keeping your skin bright, smooth and healthy.
3. It has soothing effects so can be use for **acne treatment**, help to reduce redness and acting as an astringent, which will help prevent future acne.
4. It is also use in **eczema treatment** and to **soothe the irritated skin** due to its soothing effects in its starchy content.
5. It has **Anti aging** effects regular use of rice water slows down the aging of skin.
6. It is used as **hair conditioner** , after shampoo apply it on your scalp and hair, leave them for few minutes then rinse thoroughly with water. It gives nourishment to hair, become healthy and strong.
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#### RICE FLOUR
It's has the same nutrients as rice water and gives the same brilliant effects to skin as its water does, but can be use in different ways.
1. It can be used as an **exfoliater or scrub** to remove dead skin and gives radiant look. Just apply rice flour directly onto your wet skin and gently massage, rinse with water will give you smooth and glowing skin
2. It's **face pack** has very effective results. Just take 1tbsp of rice flour and add 1/2ybsp of honey and rose water, make a paste of them, apply on the skin for 15_20min then gently massage with your wet hands, gives you a perfect glow.
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#### BOILED RICE WATER :
When rice boils strain it's excess water and store it in fridge. It is also used for nourishment of skin.
1. This starchy liquid can be used directly to the skin as**anti aging serum**, **toner** for healthy, bright young skin.
2. It's **face pack** can b used to improve your skin health. Take 1tbsp of starchy liquid add 1/2tsp of honey, apply this mixture on face, let the skin air dry and rinse with water, will gives you radient glow.
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