By Nandita Malik
Rice is one of the major superfoods for skin and hair.
Its use in various forms like powder, granulated rice, and rice water which have different dedicated benefits. While the rice powder and granulated rice can be used in face masks and scrubs, Rice water is a superfood for hair and skin. Its benefits led to the incorporation of rice water in Japanese skincare techniques and products. This Vitamin, Minerals, Amino acids, and other antioxidant-rich liquid, single-handedly beat a lot of chemicals used to get healthy hair.
Rice water may seem like an easy and plain ingredient, but its benefits are extraordinary. When these benefits are compared to the hassle of preparing this product, the preparation feels like a cakewalk. It is very simple and can be done within 5 minutes. The simple steps of preparation of Rice water include-
- Take a cup of rice
- Rinse it thoroughly to remove any preservatives present in it
- Soak it in 4-5 cups of water for 10-12 hours
- Strain the rice water and use it to wash your hair
- The water can be filled in a spray bottle and used instantly as a hair nourishing spray. The same spray can be used as a Rice face mist for healthy shining skin.
Benefits of Rice Water can not be counted on the fingertips, but a few of the certainly amazing benefits are-
- Detangling of hair
- Adding shine to the hair
- Improving texture and strengthening hair
- Promotes hair growth
- Provides a healthy scalp
- Cures and soothes irritated scalp
Rice water has become really popular recently on the basis of various anecdotes, but the science and research on it have also affirmed these benefits. Usage and preparation of rice water are safe and easy, hence it is definitely worth a try for anyone who wants long healthy and shiny hair.
