Today I will be sharing with you all a discovery of mine:) and that is RICE WATER! You know, the water that you get when you wash your rice! So here's the story of how I discovered this secret treasure.
So one day, I was washing the rice because that is what you do before you cook it and I felt that I should do something environmentally friendly so I saved the rice water so I can wash dishes with it (for all of you who didn't know, yes you can wash your dishes with rice water). So I started the rice cooker and I turned to my bowl of rice water and all of a sudden it hit me: since rice water is used to wash dishes because of its ability to absorb grease can it also have skin benefits??? So I swiped out my iPod and searched it up and sure enough, IT CAN!!!:D In fact, a lot of people wash their faces with rice water. It is said that it can improve your complexion and make your skin less oily! Now unfortunately, most people can't see obvious results right away unlike the Oatmeal Cleanser that I posted about so just like most cosmetic products, you'll have to wait for long-term results.
How to use:
There is no special way of using it besides just applying it to your face like a toner. What I do is I pour some into my hands and pat it onto my face just like a toner except I put on a lot. Then I take a dry/a teeny bit damp towel and pat my face dry.
**Optional: Since I'm cooking rice anyways, I put my face 30 cm above the lid of the rice cooker and steam my face for about 10 min.
My skin felt soft and supple right away and will became paler but the results depend on what skin type you have.
The good thing about rice water is that it costs next to nothing and it wouldn't hurt to try it. Plus, it's completely natural so by washing your face (and dishes) with rice water you're doing something for the environment!!!
Good luck!
Reneexoxo
P.S. If you think your rice might be a bit dirty, wash it once first and use the water on the second time^^
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