Rice is a common ingredient in Japan beauty recipes and it has been used as a cosmetic healing agent for ages. It is an excellent source of b vitamins which stimulate cell regeneration, prevent premature aging and improve sin circulation.
Here is a recipe for Japanese rice-based mask:
Put 2-3 tablespoons of raw rice in cool water and gradually heat up until it softens. Strain the mixture and place the resulting rice water in a separate bowl.
Wash the rice and add one tablespoon of warm milk. Mix until it`s well combined and add one tablespoon of honey.
Apply the mask on your face. Your face must me thoroughly cleaned before applying the mask. Allow it to act for half an hour, and then carefully remove it. Finally wash it off with rice water.
Rice water is loaded with antioxidants and has powerful moisturizing effects. It is able to absorb ultraviolet rays, bind copper, and slow down the creation of melanin, which prevents the formation of pigment stains and fade the already existing ones. Store the rice water in your fridge, no more than 4 days. Repeat the procedure 2 times a day, in the morning and in the evening, as a face lotion. Also, you can freeze it in ice cubes and massage your skin with them.
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