Viral Skincare: Everything You Need To Know About Rice Water For Skin

To put it very simply, rice water is the cloudy water that is left behind once you wash rice. You can use it as a face mist, toner, or gently wash your face with it. This age-old beauty secret is super versatile and can be stored easily.

How To Make Rice Water At Home

First, run uncooked rice under water to remove any dirt and dust. Mix it with water and stir well until the water becomes white and cloudy. You can also boil the rice for a couple of minutes and then strain it out. Next, to ferment, leave the water at room temperature for 12 to 24 hours. You have to then store it in the fridge for one to two weeks before you can start using it. 

LBB's Tip: The smell of rice water could be a little bit of a concern. You can add a couple of drops of essential oils and make it smell better.

The rice bran contains a pigment known as Gamma Oryzanolt, which inhibits the production of melanin and helps even out the skin tone. It also contains vitamin B, which we know is highly effective in improving skin tone.

Rice water is known to be a great cleanser and toner that gently exfoliates and tightens pores. It effectively removes dirt and impurities. This also aids you in achieving brighter, healthier, and more glowing skin.

Rice water contains a lot of flavonoids, antioxidants, and vitamins A and C, which all help with essential skin functions. It slows down the formation of wrinkles and fine lines. A 2018 study also showed that rice water reduced the activity of elastase, an enzyme that causes skin ageing. 

Rice water has soothing properties and helps with redness, inflammation, and itching. You'll experience a cooling effect once you apply rice water, which also feels very calming. It's safe to use for folks with sensitive skin and is also known to help with skin dermatitis. 

A damaged skin barrier loses its strength and elasticity and becomes more vulnerable to skin diseases like eczema. Rice water has starch content that naturally protects, restores, and strengthens the skin barrier.

For those dealing with dullness, uneven skin tone, or are looking for a burst of hydration, you must check out Clayco's rice and sake sleeping mask. The texture is lightweight and gel-like that sinks right into your skin, leaving you with a dewy, hydrated glow the next morning. It is also packed with antioxidants and hydrating ingredients, that are perfect for dry skin.

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The Face Shop is a South Korean skincare line that delivers quality skincare products. Their rice and ceramide toner cleanses the skin of any dirt and impurities, tightens enlarged pores, and provides deep hydration. It's a great addition to your skincare rituals and preps the skin for the next steps in your skincare routine.

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TonyMoly is another popular beauty brand from South Korea, and their Rice Smoothing toner is a multipurpose product that clarifies and hydrates the skin. It contains fermented rice filtrate and is formulated with fruit extracts that detoxify and improve skin texture. The rice fiterate helps it penetrate deeper into the skin, resulting in lasting hydration. This product is hypoallergenic, alcohol-free, and irritant-free, making it perfect for all skin types. 

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I'M From's rice toner has 77.78% rice extracts, making it one of the best rice water-infused products available on the market. It helps with glowing skin, improves the skin barrier, eliminates dead skin cells, and balances the skin's natural water and oil levels for deeper moisturisation and nourishment. 

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If you are looking for a cleanser, then this Rice Water Bright Foaming Cleanser is a great pick. It has a whipped cream-like texture that easily melts makeup, removes dead skin and helps you achieve a glass skin finish. The cleanser is enriched with natural rice water solution that helps brighten the skin.

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Packed with 2% niacinamide, rice water, cactus water, and matmarine, Plum's Daily Brightening Gel Cream is a great everyday moisturiser. It's an all-in-one cream that fades blemishes, brightens, improves texture, regulates sebum, and strengthens the skin barrier. It is suitable for all skin types, is very lightweight and completely oil-free.

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