Rice is rich in minerals and high on the nutritional side. However, the same staple from your kitchen cabinet has myriad uses in your beauty routine as well. Here are a few to mention…
1. UV protection:
It contains a few sun-protecting agents like ferulic acid and allantoin, which convert it into a good natural sunscreen. Being a good anti-inflammatory agent, rice powder also soothes sunburns and prevents the skin from sun tan.
How to use:
Mix some powder with cold milk to form a thick paste and apply on your face. Leave it on for 15 minutes. Rinse with cold water. Do this consistently at least once a week. You will notice your skin getting lightened after a month or two. You can also splash your face with rice-soaked water for similar results.
2. Dark circles:
Rice powder is one of the best ways and a natural remedy to deal with those ghastly-looking eye bags. You can also get rid of that oh-so-exhausted look and have a cooling effect on tired eyes.
How to use:
Prepare a thick paste using banana, castor oil and rice flour and use it as an eye mask or apply it over the affected area. The ingredients available in the pack are great for lightening the delicate skin around the eyes. The mask also provides relaxation making you look much younger.
3. Exfoliating agent:
Rice powder is a bit coarse in its texture which makes it an excellent material to be used as a scrub. The fine particles help the flaky dead skin cells leave your skin in an easier way. Rice absorbs all the sebum and leaves your skin clean, smooth and re-energised.
How to use:
Take semi-fine rice powder, chocolate powder, sugar and honey in a bowl. Combine all the ingredients well to get a consistency like a body scrub. Scrub this mixture over your face or your entire body and then rinse with cool water. Read More..
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