The excellent skin healing properties of rice have been known to Japanese women for many centuries. Applying rice bran powder, rice bran oil and rice water on your skin on a regular basis can truly benefit your skin health, improve your complexion, make your skin smooth and reduce the visibility of dark spots. Not only can rice benefit your skin, but it also can improve the quality of your diet as a result of its high antioxidant content.
» This grain contains high amounts of linoleic acid and squalene, a powerful antioxidant that stimulates collagen production in the skin which makes it an excellent prevention for premature aging of skin and the appearance of wrinkles. In addition, it also helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of sun exposure. Rice is also packed with vitamin E and gamma oryzol, which have the ability to lower cholesterol levels in blood and maintain a healthy heart.
» Most of you, however, are not aware of rice’s ability to rejuvenate your skin and make it soft and glowing as it once was.
» Rice Face Mask
» In order to experience its power for rejuvenation, we recommend you to prepare this amazing rice based anti-wrinkle mask that will give softness and glow to your skin and help you reduce wrinkles and fine lines.
» Ingredients:
3 tablespoons of rice
1 tablespoon of honey
1 tablespoon of milk
» Preparation:
» First, clean the rice, put it in a pot with some water and bring to boil. Once the rice is boiled, strain it and pour the rice water in a separate bowl. Add one tablespoon of heated milk to the boiled rice and mix well. Add 1 tablespoon of honey to the previous mixture and stir well. Your rejuvenating mask is ready.
» Use:
» Clean your face thoroughly and apply the mask on dry skin. Leave it on until it dries completely. Afterwards, remove the mask and wash your face with the rice water.
» Rice water possesses amazing healing and antioxidant properties that provide moisture for your skin, improve circulation, prevent age related spots and soothe inflammation. Thus, it will make your skin healthy, clear and well-nourished as well as protect it from the sun due to its mild sun protective effects.
» For best results, do this face treatment at least once a week and very soon it will take many years off your face.