Rice is a popular and widely consumed food. While it pairs deliciously with flavorful dishes, rice also releases highly beneficial elements during washing and cooking. Discover rice water, an unsuspected beauty ally that you should never throw away! 

THE BEAUTY ORIGINS OF RICE WATER 

Nothing goes to waste with rice; even its washing and cooking water is worth keeping. Its benefits have been known for millennia and have long been considered miraculous in Asian countries where it is widely used. Rice water is one of the secrets of beauty in this world, and it does not make miracles by chance. Its composition is simply excellent! Rich in minerals, B vitamins, zinc, potassium, and omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, it contains the perfect cocktail for beautiful skin and a porcelain complexion, but that is not all. Rice water is also highly prized for hair care, particularly for accelerating hair growth. In Asia, women use it as a pre-rinse to keep their hair soft, strong, and shiny.

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

All the beneficial elements listed above are released into the water when rice is washed or boiled. The water absorbs these benefits and becomes a true elixir of youth! In Western countries, rice water is still greatly underestimated, and we are often tempted to throw it away after washing rice (if we bother to wash it at all) and to ignore the cooking water... This is a shame, as it is an affordable, quick, and effective solution for a responsible and natural beauty routine.

THE BENEFITS OF RICE WATER FOR THE SKIN 

To get a clearer picture, we looked into the question: what are the benefits of this famous rice water for our skin? And why should we incorporate it into our beauty routine? The benefits are numerous; in fact, several major brands have made it the main active ingredient in their beauty products. This is particularly the case with Shiseido (a Japanese cosmetics brand) and its Waso range, which highlights the benefits of rice while promising skin that is renewed and more beautiful than ever. To understand the concrete effects of rice water on our skin, you should know that the starch found in these white grains (and released into the water once washed) is highly moisturizing! When it comes into contact with the skin, starch helps the epidermis retain its moisture content and prevents skin dryness. The large amount of vitamin B3 in rice water, meanwhile, acts as a soothing and healing agent by promoting cell regeneration. Rice water nourishes the skin and has anti-inflammatory properties that make it a valuable ally for problem skin (eczema, acne, redness...). Another point worth highlighting is that rice water has a powerful anti-aging effect thanks to the omega-3 and 6 fatty acids in its composition. Smooth, supple, soft, refreshed, and rejuvenated skin... all naturally. What could be better? 

In summary, rice water for the skin: 

• Moisturizes
• Soothes
• Anti-inflammatory 
• Anti-aging
• Heals
• Protects against the harmful effects of the sun
• Deep cleanses 
• Has astringent properties 
• Combats 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 toning lotion after removing makeup, cleansing the skin, or a facial sauna (which will have opened the pores), but always before applying its eye contour serum or face serum. Soak a reusable pad with rice water and apply it to the skin. Leave it on for a few minutes and rinse with clean water! You can also use rice water as a binder in your homemade beauty preparations. 

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THE BENEFITS OF RICE WATER FOR HAIR 

It is said to work miracles. It is supposedly the ultimate secret of Asian women for caring for their famous and envied ebony hair. We will not go over the properties of rice water again; they are similar to those mentioned in the section on skincare. 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 addresses other discomforts that can occur on this fragile part of the body, which is too often neglected. Rice water is also renowned for smoothing and adding shine to hair. It helps hair regrow, repairs damaged strands, and even eliminates lice!

In summary, rice water for hair: 

• Strengthens 
• 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 after shampooing. Leave it on like a mask for about one to two minutes and rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Repeating this two to three times a week, combined with the regular use of a hair serum, will quickly work miracles on damaged hair! 

FIVE BENEFITS OF RICE WATER FOR OUR HEALTH

Beauty is holistic! When everything is well inside, it shows tenfold on the outside. Rice water works perfectly on our skin and hair physically, but it is also highly recommended for treating internal ailments and boosting our body.

• Promotes digestion: one glass of rice water a day helps prevent bloating and digestive issues, thanks to its high fiber content.
• Boosts the body: rice water is said to be an excellent stimulant in case of mild fatigue! Its high mineral content is said to be a natural energy booster, and the presence of carbohydrates in its composition helps athletes keep up the pace.
• An effective remedy for... diarrhea! Yes, it is not glamorous, yet it is information that can prove very useful. Rice water and its mineral content are an excellent ally against diarrhea. Simply drink a glass with a pinch of salt, and your stomach will be back to normal. 
• A major ally for pregnant women. The vitamins and minerals in rice water are excellent for boosting breast milk production. Breastfeeding women can therefore drink one glass a day!