Do you rinse your rice and pour out the soaking water before cooking? Why not use it on your skin and hair instead? Thanks to the “glass skin” trend, you may have already used rice-infused skincare products, but rice water can help not only with your skin, but with your hair too. In today’s article, we will discuss how to make fermented rice water and use it for your skin and hair.

How to make it: soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then strain water from rice. The fermentation process lasts for 2-3 days, during which amino acids, vitamins, and antioxidants become concentrated in the rice water and a special compound – Pitera, which is a type of fermented yeast responsible for skin renewal. There are several ways of incorporating fermented rice water in your beauty care routine:

Facial Toner

You must have tried using honey, aloe vera, or rose water as natural toners; however, rice water can be another option for "glass skin" toner. Use it with the help of cotton pads after cleansing.

Pre-Shampoo Hair Care

If your hair is brittle or weak, spray fermented rice water on your hair and scalp before shampooing. Gently massage your scalp for 15 minutes and then wash and shampoo normally.

Anti-Aging Sheet Mask

You can prepare an anti-aging sheet mask with rice water for your aging skin. Soak a thin cotton sheet in rice water and place it on your face for 15-20 minutes.

Making a Hair Conditioner

To keep your hair smooth and shiny, you can condition your hair with rice water after shampooing.