RICE WATER TONER

Rice is rich in a complex of B vitamins called ‘inositol’ that helps promote cell growth, slows down the aging process and stimulates blood flow. It is the perfect recipe to tighten pores and bring a glow to the face. Besides this, rice water also has moisturising and antioxidant properties. 

Rice water has been used for centuries by women in Asia for beautiful skin and hair. It is an excellent skin toner and hair wash. Rice contains ‘ pitera’ along with many vitamins and minerals. Pitera is beneficial for revitalizing skin’s natural glow and gives you clear skin. 

 What you'll need:

 1/2 cup of rice

1 1/2 cups of water

1 medium bowl

*optional: 

1 glass jar with lid

cotton pads

Take a half cup of rice and fill it with water so the rice is covered. Let the rice soak for a few minutes until the water turns cloudy. If you think rice is not clean, you can keep the water after second wash. This is your rice toner and you can use it just like any other toner. Pour this water into a glass jar, store it in the refrigerator and it will last for 4-5 days.

Clean your face then soak a cotton pad in rice water and apply it on your face. This will help to tighten pores and bring glow. The same rice water is considered to be an excellent hair conditioner. After shampooing, rinse your hair with rice water and leave it on for a few minutes then rinse it out.

If you want extra goodness from the rice, boil the water and rice. You can use the excess water from it for your face. It will be more starchy, so I would recommend using a cotton pad for your application. After about 2 minutes, just rinse off with luke warm water, then finish by splashing your face with cold water. C'est fini! 

I hope this helped! 

Love,

Artifact Girl xo

Comments

[Selina]

Do you use organic or plain rice?

[Artifact Girl]

Hi Selina!

I used plain rice, but I made sure to wash the rice about 2 times before letting it soak. When you're using the boiling method, the plain rice will be just fine. However, I would recommend using organic rice (when using the soaking method) just to be more cautious...no pesticides/harsh chemicals!

I hope this helped! :)

[Kate]

Does brown rice work as well?

[Artifact Girl]

Hello Kate,

Brown rice doesn't get as milky (due to the color of course) but works just as well! ;)

[Abigail]

Hello and thankyou for this helpful tip. i was wondering though, when i use a regular toner, i don't wash it off. do i need to rinse off the rice water or can i just put it on my face and let it soak in. if not, why should i rinse it off? thank you :)

[Artifact Girl]

Hi Abigail! I'm glad it was helpful! The rice water leaves a starchy, slightly sticky film on the skin after it dries. I personally don't like this feeling, so I like to rinse it off. If you don't mind that feeling, you can keep it on throughout the day/ or overnight. I hope this helped! :)

[stephane]

Hi, I did this with plain rice but I forgot to wash it before using it on my face. Now the sides of my nose hurt. Will this heal?

[Artifact Girl]

Hello Stephane! Oh that's terrible to hear! I've never experienced the same. I wonder if your skin does not react well to starch. If the side of your nose continues to hurt, I would suggest to visit a clinic immediately. I hope all goes well.

[Anonymous]

Hi, I was just wondering if you could keep the water from the rice from when we are cleaning the rice, and then boil the water. And if we should store it in the fridge after boiling it. Thank you.

[Artifact Girl]

Hello! I've never tried boiling the rice water right after cleaning. But I don't see how it would hurt to try! But, if you're going the extra mile to boil the water, I would suggest to boil the water and rice together. By boiling the rice and water together it extracts more rice benefits. The texture should be more starchy (congee/porridge like). ;)

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[Cristen Dina]

i have learnt a new thing from this article :) thanks

[aleena]

I used the boiled rice water on face after washing my face with a mild face wash...after the rice water drying off I rubbed my skin with my fingers and the rice water came out blackish in color...was it dead skin cells and dirt? and my face wasnt properly cleansed?

[Lulu]

Should i leave the Rice in Cold of warm water?