Rice Water For Health And Cosmetics

Rice water can be used in a variety of ways, both in cosmetics and for health

Rice water has proven to be an excellent cosmetic and health product in recent years; it can be used not only as a remedy for diseases, but also for skin and hair care  .

It is rich in vitamins and minerals and is used for digestive disorders and also to stimulate breast milk production.

In Asia, rice water is  even considered one of the most famous beauty products. You can find out more about it here. 

Health promoting properties

Rice water is rich in vitamins of the B group, folic acid, iron, potassium, zinc and magnesium, which are lost through cooking, whereby refined rice loses valuable nutrients during processing, so whole grain rice is recommended.

Main features:

• Energizing
• Used to treat indigestion such as diarrhea, vomiting, or nausea, etc.
• Prevents gastrointestinal inflammation.
• Regulates body temperature.
• Rice water is particularly appropriate during pregnancy as it stimulates milk production.
• Works against skin irritation.
• Heals and prevents constipation.

Properties as a cosmetic product

The nutrients (vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc.)  serve to protect against solar radiation, prevent swelling and skin irritation and prevent skin aging.

It includes inositol. This is a substance that stimulates cell growth and blood flow, which has a preventive effect against skin aging and shrinks the pores. External use has the following advantages, among others:

• Firmer and gentler skin,
• serves as a natural tonic,
• reduces enlarged skin pores,
• relieves skin irritation,
• ensures silky, shiny hair.

Preparation of rice water

Many believe that it is about the excess water after washing and before cooking. However, this is not the case. It can be used, but it does not have the same properties.

Rice water is the brew that is created when the rice is cooked.

ingredients

• 1/2 cup rice
• 4 cups of water

preparation

• Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan and then add the rice. Let this cook over a low heat for 20 minutes.

• Now the rice is filtered. Keep the water in a glass and chill first for cosmetic use.

To stimulate milk production in pregnant women, 8-10 cups of this drink should be consumed daily.

In Mexico it is enriched with cinnamon and a little sugar. Dairy products or nuts can also serve, although it should be used without additives for diarrhea.