Rice is a popular and widespread commodity. While it is a delicious accompaniment to tasty dishes, rice also releases very interesting elements when washed and cooked. Zoom in on rice water, this unsuspected beauty ally that should definitely not be thrown away! 

THE BEAUTY ORIGINS OF RICE WATER 

Nothing is wasted with rice, even its washing and cooking water, are good to take. Its virtues are thousands of years old, and recognized as miraculous since always in the countries of Asia which use it in abundance. Rice water is part of the beauty secrets of this world but does not work miracles by chance. It is its composition that has everything good! Rich in minerals, vitamins B, zinc, potassium or even omega 3 and 6, it contains the perfect cocktail for beautiful skin and a porcelain complexion but not only. Rice water is also very appreciated to take care of your mane, in particular to accelerate hair growth. In Asia, women use it as pre-rinse water for soft, strong and shiny hair.

But how can rice water be so beneficial to our beauty?

All the good elements listed above are released into the water when rice is washed or boiled. The water is imbued with these benefits and becomes a real lotion of youth! In Western countries, rice water is still too underestimated and we quickly tend to throw it away after washing (if we do it at all) and not to be interested in the cooking water... It's a shame, because it is an economical, quick and effective solution for a responsible and natural beauty routine.

THE BENEFITS OF RICE WATER FOR THE SKIN 

To see things more clearly, we looked into the question, what are the benefits of this famous rice water for our skin? And why integrate it into our beauty routine? The benefits are legion, moreover several major brands have made it the main active ingredient in their beauty products. This is particularly the case of Shiseido (Japanese cosmetics brand) and its Waso range which gives pride of place to the benefits of rice by promising renewed and more beautiful skin than ever. To understand concretely the effects of rice water on our skin, you should know that the starch present in these white grains (and released into the water once washed), is very moisturizing! In contact with the skin, the starch allows the epidermis to retain its water content and prevents skin from drying out. The large quantity of Vitamin B3 present in rice water acts as a soothing and healing agent by allowing cell regeneration. Rice water nourishes the skin and has an anti-inflammatory function that makes it a valuable ally for problem skin (eczema, acne, redness, etc.). Another point that deserves to be highlighted, rice water has a powerful anti-aging effect due to the presence of Omega 3 and 6 in its composition. A smooth, supple, soft, refreshed and rejuvenated skin texture... All in a natural way, what more could you ask for? 

In summary, rice water for the skin: 

• Hydrate
• Soothes
• Anti-inflammatory 
• Anti-aging
• Heals
• Protects against the harmful effects of the sun
• Deep cleans
• has astringent properties
• acts against cell aging

How to use it? You can keep the washing water, but you can also boil a handful of rice and collect the water before it evaporates! On the skin, you can use it as a tonic lotion after removing make-up, cleansing the skin or a facial sauna (which will have previously opened the pores), but always before applying your eye or face serum . Soaked on a reusable wipe, soak the rice water on the skin. Leave it to act for a few minutes and rinse with clean water! You can also use rice water as a binder for your homemade beauty preparations. 

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THE BENEFITS OF RICE WATER FOR HAIR 

It is said to work miracles. It is said to be the ultimate secret of Asian women to take care of their famous and envied ebony hair. We will not go back over the properties of rice water, they are similar to those mentioned for the part concerning skin care. But we can add that rice water acts as a gentle cleanser for the scalp and hair fiber. It soothes itching, regulates excess sebum and other inconveniences that can occur on this fragile part of the body, too often neglected. Rice water is also known to smooth and make hair shine. It helps hair grow back, repairs damaged strands and even eliminates lice!

In summary, rice water for hair: 

• fortified 
• Improves shine 
• Effective detangler
• Cleanses the scalp 
• Cleanses the hair 

How to use it? For optimal use of rice water for hair, you can use it as a pre-rinse water after shampooing. Leave it on like a mask for about one to two minutes and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. This action is repeated two to three times a week, coupled with the regular use of a hair serum , will quickly work miracles on damaged hair! 

FIVE BENEFITS OF RICE WATER ON OUR HEALTH

Beauty is a holistic matter! When everything is going well on the inside, it shows a hundredfold on the outside. Rice water acts perfectly in a physical way on our skin and hair, but it is also highly recommended to treat our internal ailments and boost our body.

• Promotes digestion: a glass of rice water a day prevents bloating and digestive problems, thanks to its high fiber content.
• Boost the body: rice water is said to be an excellent stimulant in case of slight fatigue! Its high mineral content is said to be a natural energizer and the presence of carbohydrates in its composition helps athletes keep up the pace.
• An effective remedy against... diarrhea! Yes, it's not glamorous and yet it's information that can be very useful. Rice water and its mineral content are an excellent ally against diarrhea. Just drink a glass with a pinch of salt and your stomach will be back in its place. 
• A great ally for pregnant women. The vitamins and minerals in rice water are excellent for boosting breast milk production. Breastfeeding women can drink a glass a day!