Here Are The Benefits Of Using Rice Water On Your Face

Rice water, this is very popular when it comes to hair treatment but it has gradually also become popular concerning skin treatment as so many people are now opting for rice water when it comes to taking care of their skin.

It is said to soothe and tone your skin and even improve different skin conditions as it helps to protect and repair the skin.

There are so many benefits of applying rice water to your skin some of which are;

skin lightening; this water is known to lighten the skin and reduce dark patches. A lot of commercial product contain rice water as it is commonly used in Japan and Korea. It is known to fade dark spots, blemishes and brighten up the complexion for a clear and smooth texture.

Anti- aging; it has shown to stop the action of elastase which is a compound that causes damages to elastin in your skin which leads to premature aging. Due to its richness in antioxidant, it can safely be used to delay or reduce the appearance of aging signs on the skin.

Boosts skin barrier health; rice starch can be beneficial in repairing and maintaining the natural barrier of the skin as it can be helpful to prepare your skin to fight external addresses and protect against pollution or environmental damage.

Soothes sun damage; raw rice water can have a cooling effect on mild sun damage like redness, sunburn, inflammation and itching.

 

Reduces oily skin; rice water is known to contain pore tightening and toning effects when used on an oily skin and applying some onto your skin can help mattify super oily skin thereby reducing the shiny appearance of the skin.

There are different ways at which rice water can be applied onto the skin either by soaking it, fermenting it or boiling it.

MILK

This drink is not only known for it health benefits, but people are beginning to catch up on its benefits to the skin. It is known to contain lactic acid that is effective for skin lightening and also removing dead skin cells that get accumulated on your face.

It also helps to soothe sunburn as it contains proteins that ward off burning sensation and also diminishes unwanted pigmentation. It is also packed with vitamin A and D which are popular skincare additives.

Here are some of the benefits of milk on the skin;

* It helps treat acne; Vitamin D deficiency linked with acne and milk is packed with vitamin D as well as other vitamins which will help treat acne. It may also feel soothing when applied to a painful acne and it is also known to temporarily lessen the appearance of acne.

*It acts as a natural face cleanser; It dries out the dirt from within the clogged pores, thereby preventing the skin from pimples, blackheads and many more.

*It can stand as a great moisturizer; This simple home remedy helps soften one' s skin and also remove flaky skin cells too, there by leaving the skin brighter and smoother.

*It helps in lightening tan and skin tone; Unwanted tans, darker skin tones and pigmentation can be solved by applying raw milk topically. It not only has skin lightening properties but it will also help get rid of dead cells on the skin surface.

* It aids in the exfoliation of skin cells; It contains important alpha- hydroxy acid that naturally removes excess dead cells of the skin surface by revealing the soft skin underneath. It also removes impurities like excess sebum, dirt and pollution from deep within your skin pores and also helps heal dry skin, hydrate skin heal and heal acne.