15 masks made from flaxseed, rice, rye and corn flour

Why is rice good for the face?

Even if you regularly consume rice internally, your skin condition will certainly improve. This is due to the ability of cereals to collect toxic components that accumulate in the intestines. That is, rice is a natural adsorbent. Thanks to the complete cleansing of the gastrointestinal tract, there will be no pimples or rashes left on the face, and its color will improve. How can rice help your appearance in general? To answer, it’s worth getting acquainted with its main nutritional components.

1. Vitamins of group B. The skin is necessary to maintain youth, a rich shade, and a smooth surface.
2. Starch. Makes the skin softer, whitens it, evens out the shade, eliminates minor wrinkles.
3. Silicon. Maintains elasticity, which is why the effect of silicon is sometimes compared to lifting.
4. Choline. A unique natural sedative and antihistamine component for topical use. If your skin has irritation, allergies, or any unpleasant rashes, the choline contained in rice will certainly get rid of them.
5. Complex of vegetable fats. Stimulates the formation of collagen, which is necessary to maintain excellent skin condition, increase elasticity, and prevent wrinkles.
6. Complex of amino acids and antioxidants. Rice contains components that restore the integrity of the skin, accelerating the healing of wounds and mechanical damage.
7. A nicotinic acid. Finally, rice contains the “nicotine” that provides a bright, rich, healthy skin tone.

What are the benefits of rice water?

Rice is a source of potassium and B vitamins (thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, choline, pyridoxine, folic acid). Unpolished brown rice is considered the healthiest. Its decoction can be used for medicinal and cosmetic purposes. The composition is suitable for any type of epidermis and has virtually no contraindications. Under a tight lid, the product can be stored in the refrigerator for several days.

So, what are the benefits of rice water for facial skin?

• Tones and fights enlarged pores.
• Improves skin smoothness and elasticity.
• Improves complexion and refreshes.
• Accelerates the healing of scars and burns.
• Eliminates fine wrinkles and slows down the aging process.
• Moisturizes, softens, nourishes skin cells.
• Improves blood circulation and gives tone.
• Whitens the dermis, removes oily shine.
• Prevents the appearance of acne and blackheads.
• Normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands.

The easiest and most effective way to use rice water is to wash your face in the morning after waking up or in the evening after removing makeup. However, if you spend a little more time preparing, the effectiveness of the procedure can be increased several times.

Who are rice masks suitable for?

The use of home remedies made from rice is not recommended for all women. According to cosmetologists, rice products are most suitable for those with oily and combination skin types. The product dries the skin a little, removes unpleasant gloss, and makes the skin matte. It is not advisable to use it if it is very dry. Otherwise, you can speed up aging.

How it is used

Chinese and Japanese women have been using rice-based face masks for a long time. This is the reason for their constant beauty. It is important to use rice cosmetics if a woman constantly uses and applies a lot of cosmetics.

In what cases is it important to use rice masks:

1. If the skin is dry, then rice will restore the water balance. The skin will become smoother.
2. Rice contains phosphorus, which can make your complexion pleasant.
3. Inflammatory processes stop under the influence of vitamin B9.
4. Cells are rejuvenated due to the biotin contained in rice.
5. Relieves irritation due to choline.
6. The skin is nourished with beneficial substances with the help of vitamin K.
7. The skin becomes elastic under the influence of silicon.

When preparing masks, you need to follow a number of rules. If you adhere to these rules, then the effect of the mask will be as expected.

1. For cooking you need to take only ground rice.
2. There are categories of masks that are distributed according to skin type. In this regard, each mask is needed for the intended skin type.
3. The face is steamed, cleansed and moisturized, after which a mask is applied.
4. It is enough to carry out the procedure once a week, this will be enough to improve the condition of the skin.
5. The duration of one procedure is approximately 15 minutes.

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Rice face masks

Most recipes involve using rice flour rather than rice itself. It’s easy to buy, but you can prepare it yourself. Just take a coffee grinder, regular rice, grind it thoroughly, and then use it. Rice water is also used for cosmetic purposes. Rice is cooked as for soup or porridge in water, the liquid is drained, cooled, and then used for facial care. What specific recipes are effective and simple at the same time?

1. Whitening mask. Take a couple of spoons of flour, homemade from rice, mix with a spoon of kefir, bring to a homogeneous consistency. Apply to skin for 15–20 minutes. The composition is washed off with plain water. After this, you should not use scrubs or other aggressive products.
2. Cleansing mask. Suitable for combating acne, blackheads, and deep impurities. Complex manipulations are not needed. Just pour the cereal into the bottom of a glass, add hot water and leave overnight. In the morning, knead to make a paste. Squeeze and apply to face. Hold for 15 minutes. and wash off.
3. Anti-wrinkle mask. Mix rice and oat flour in a ratio of 4 to 1. Grind the fleshy part of the walnut, add to the flour. Add a third of a medium banana. Dilute the ingredients with a small volume of water, mash, stir to form a mixture similar to sour cream. The mask is applied to a previously cleansed face. It is advisable to steam it to open the pores. The composition is applied for approximately 10 minutes. The mask is made both systematically and once, when there is a need to quickly refresh the appearance, improve the shade, look younger and healthier at a crucial moment.
4. Anti-fat. Mix 1 tbsp rice flour. spoon with egg white. A simple mask, but it removes oiliness instantly. It does not contain any allergenic components that can cause irritation and cause additional inconvenience.
5. Rejuvenating mask. Another composition against wrinkles and sagging skin, which is prepared from plain rice, liquid honey and full-fat milk. Take the ingredients in a ratio of 3 to 3 to 1. Knead and stir the ingredients, leave the mask to infuse for about 20 minutes. Apply to the skin when heated. Just don't put it on fire. It is enough to hold it in a water bath.

How to make rice water

If we talk about traditional cooking of rice, then it is enough to pour the product (short-grain or long-grain - it doesn’t matter) with cold water and boil over low heat for 20 minutes. We drain the water not into the sink, but into a separate container. Rice can be used for dishes or facial scrubs.

Special attention should be paid to such a concept as fermented rice water. It is often used in the manufacture of homemade cosmetics. It’s easy to prepare: fresh liquid after cooking rice should be left at room temperature for 24 hours, until gas bubbles appear. Then the resulting substance should be boiled over high heat to stop the fermentation process.

On a note

Fermented rice water enhances the effectiveness of anti-wrinkle masks and products for oily skin. It is better to boil and store it in an enamel container.

Rice water for face

Now let's talk about using rice broth. We discussed the method of preparing this product above, but how to use it? Rice water or rice water is a liquid that resembles jelly in consistency and turbidity. There are several options for using the product for facial care.

1. Washing. The easiest option is to wash your face using rice water. A good method, but not suitable for regular use. Frequent washing causes irritation. But once every 2 days (preferably in the evening before going to bed) it is recommended to wash yourself with water from boiled rice.
2. Rice water masks. It is clear that applying liquid to the skin of the face and then leaving it on is problematic. In order for the rice broth to last, you will first have to purchase or make a gauze mask. It is applied to the face, having previously been soaked in rice liquid. Keep it for 10-15 minutes. Anti-aging effect is guaranteed. Your skin tone will also improve.
3. Rice ice. The liquid is also suitable for freezing. Ice cubes made from it are used to stimulate the skin and get rid of wrinkles. Ice cubes are passed along the main lines of wrinkles, massaged into the cheeks, forehead, and chin.

An allergic reaction to rice, rice flour or water is unlikely. Still, you should be careful with the chosen means at first. As with any other ingredients used to create the masks presented above.

Benefits of rice water for face and body

Ayurveda suggests a huge range of its applications. There are legends about the magical properties of such a remedy. Of course, there are so many valuable substances in this liquid. I have already written about the use of rice water for health and weight loss. Rice decoction also has an excellent effect on the skin:

1. Soothes inflammation. This water is used to naturally relieve acne and dermatitis problems. A study was conducted in Belgium in 2002. It showed that patients with atopic dermatitis improved their condition. They bathed in the broth for 15 minutes twice a day. The product also helps get rid of acne, soothes redness, and tightens pores. Simply dip a cotton swab in water and wipe the affected area. Then let your skin dry and wash your face.
2. Leaves skin soft and radiant . Rice water can be used as a cleanser instead of facial lotion. Dip a cotton pad into the liquid and then massage your face for a couple of minutes.
3. Rejuvenates and relaxes. If you want to enjoy the beneficial effects of such water, swim in it.
   Place half a cup of rice in a small bag and place it in warm bath water. Soak it and enjoy the result. And then write your reviews, did you like the procedure?