Even in ancient times, rice was very popular not only in cooking, but also in cosmetology. Asian beauties actively used rice face masks and were famous throughout the world for their unusually snow-white and well-groomed skin.
A rice face mask can rejuvenate, brighten the skin, eliminate acne, restore tone and give the skin radiance. In cosmetology, rice flour and plant flowers are used. These components are included in anti-aging creams, care products for problem skin, rejuvenating and corrective face masks. You can also prepare a rice mask at home, which you can read about in detail below.
Cosmetic qualities of rice
Rice is high in B vitamins
Speaking about rice masks, it is worth mentioning that such masks help clean out pores, remove wrinkles and make the skin fairer. Rice cereal contains starch (makes the skin soft and whitens it), fiber, polysaccharides (moisturizes, gives softness and elasticity to the skin).
Rice has a high content of B vitamins, among which the most beneficial for the skin are B4 and folic acid. What properties do they have? They make the skin softer and also smooth out wrinkles. Folic acid is especially useful. It eliminates skin irritation, blocks the formation of acne and pimples.
Tocopherol has unique properties. This vitamin prolongs the youthfulness of the skin. Rice is also rich in macro- and microelements.
The key substances in rice are amino acids. In modern cosmetology they are used to rejuvenate the skin. The well-known amino acid gluten, a causative agent of allergies, is not found in rice, which means that a mask made from rice flour is also suitable for those women who use exclusively hypoallergenic cosmetics.
Due to polysaccharides and amino acids, the rice mask acts on the skin like natural collagen. Thus, in terms of effectiveness, a rice flour mask can be compared to a gelatin mask.
How to apply a rice mask to your face
A lot depends on how to apply the mask correctly.
It is for this reason that this information should be given maximum attention. Instructions for applying the mask:
- First of all, it is worth noting that it is better to apply any mask to previously prepared skin. First you need to remove all dead particles from your face. In this case, an ordinary scrub will help. It can be store-bought or prepared at home, the main thing is to achieve the desired effect - to cleanse the superficial pores and get rid of dead skin particles.
- Additionally, women with very sensitive skin can pre-moisturize it to avoid harm from coarse particles. This is especially true for those with combination and dry skin types.
- After these procedures, you can apply the mask to the skin. Distribute the mixture with your hands or a special brush.
How to make a rice face mask - watch the video:
Japanese girls have always been distinguished by smooth, snow-white skin without a single flaw. Today, many of them share their beauty secrets, one of which is a rice mask. They apply it in a circular motion, rubbing it inwards. This way, all components have a more effective and productive impact.
How to get the most benefit from a mask?
- The main component of a rice mask is rice flour. The cereal should be crushed to a fine state. Coarse grinding is not suitable for a mask, since the beneficial components will not be absorbed well, and instead of a mask, you will get a scrub.
- To prepare rice flour, the rice must be selected without grinding. Unprocessed grain retains more nutrients. You can refine the rice yourself in a coffee grinder or blender.
- Before using the mask, prepare your skin by steaming it over a bath.
- The duration of application of the mask takes 20-30 minutes; in a shorter period of time it will only be partially effective.
- The frequency of the procedure should be at least once a week. If you intend to treat the skin with a mask, then it is advisable to use it at least 10-15 times.
Tips for using rice masks
To ensure that the result after using the rice mask does not disappoint your expectations, read the tips on its use.
- Rice masks are made from rice flour or rice grits crushed in a blender.
- Choose a mask only for your skin type.
- Before applying the mask, steam your skin to open the pores.
- Do not wash off the mask too quickly. It takes about 30 minutes for it to take effect.
Using these simple tips, a rice mask will make your skin irresistible.
Beneficial properties of rice face masks
The positive properties of cereals are very difficult to dispute; they were appreciated in ancient times. Valuable composition includes:
- Antioxidants
. They are the ones who are able to maintain optimal skin tone, restore it and deeply cleanse it. - Fats
. They are needed to stimulate active collagen production. - Vitamins
. This cereal contains a huge amount of not only useful microelements, but also vitamins. They increase the elasticity of facial skin and give it a healthy appearance. - Water
. Rice-based products nourish the skin better than any other expensive creams. For older women, this product helps smooth out fine wrinkles and prevent the aging process. - Silicon
. It gives the skin elasticity and firmness. - Starch
. Provides rejuvenation and helps whiten skin. - Kholin
. The component relieves irritation. - Vitamin PP
. It makes the color look like the skin is glowing. - Vitamin
D. It improves tone and helps smooth out wrinkles. - Vitamin
N. Effectively stimulates cells for rapid regeneration.
With regular use of rice masks, problematic skin will become a thing of the past, and its owner will be able to enjoy radiance and beauty for a long time.
Simple rice masks
A rice mask can be easily prepared using inexpensive ingredients in just a couple of minutes. You will need to buy or grind enough rice flour to prepare the mask in any spare minute.
- Rice mask with honey
30 g of rice flour and one spoon of sage infusion are mixed, after which a little honey is added to the mask. The recipe helps clear the skin of pimples and acne.
- Rice mask with cream
Combine 60 g of rice flour with a spoon of heavy homemade cream and a small spoon of liquid honey. After mixing, add a little olive oil. This mask is a good remedy for wrinkles.
- Rice mask with goat milk
We prepare the mask like this: rice flour is mixed in equal proportions with goat milk. Add honey to this mixture and stir. This rice mask prevents skin aging.
- Rice mask with lemon
Take 60 g of rice flour and combine it with lemon pulp or juice. The recipe is also used as a scrub and helps cleanse pores of impurities.
- Rice mask with kefir
Mix 60 g of rice flour and a spoonful of kefir with a teaspoon of honey. This type of rice mask gently removes age spots on the skin.
- Rice mask with natural yogurt
Mix crushed rice and natural yogurt without additives in a 2:1 ratio. A mixture of flour and yogurt is suitable for caring for normal skin types.
- Rice mask with parsley
30 g of rice flour is mixed with two spoons of chopped parsley, after which two spoons of facial clay and a spoon of coconut oil are added to the mask. The created mixture improves blood circulation in the facial skin, softens and refreshes.
- Rice mask with horseradish root
One spoon of crushed rice flour is added to a mixture of a spoon of crushed horseradish root, two spoons of thick sour cream, a spoon of fresh cottage cheese and a few drops of vegetable oil. The mask refreshes the skin, eliminates inflammation and dryness.
- Rice mask with cabbage
Rice flour is mixed with an equal amount of chopped fresh cabbage. The cabbage mask contains all the microelements necessary for proper cell nutrition.
- Rice mask with protein
Add 60 g of rice flour to the whipped egg white and mix. This mask is suitable for women with oily skin types. It helps get rid of oily shine and create matte skin.
Reviews on the use of rice
Kira, 22 years old
I have very sensitive skin and it is very difficult to take care of it on my own. A mask with rice water perfectly relieves any inflammation without causing dryness or flaking.
Milena, 37 years old
After 30, facial care began to take a huge amount of time. I found scrubbing, moisturizing, and nutrition in a wonderful Japanese mask that takes only 10 minutes.
Elena, 59 years old
I've tried a lot of anti-aging products. Natural rice water for the face has become an elixir of youth for me. Now my best recipes always include rice.
Rice masks with several ingredients
These rice masks have a more complex recipe. You will need more ingredients to prepare them. Making them is a little more difficult, but the effect after use will pleasantly surprise and delight. It is advisable to use such masks regularly.
Rice mask with lifting effect
Mix 50 g of rice flour with oatmeal in a ratio of 1:4, add pre-ground walnut kernels and a small piece of overripe banana to the mask.
Mix the mask again and add a little water until the mixture becomes liquid. After this, you need to let the mask sit for 10 minutes. The use of such a rice mask tightens the oval of the face, eliminates swelling, inflammation and sagging skin.
Rice mask with tonic effect
After using the mask, your facial skin will become toned and sagging areas will be tightened.
Compound:
- 60 g rice flour;
- a small amount of walnuts;
- 50 g oatmeal;
- half a glass of milk.
Preparation of the mask:
First of all, grind the walnuts along with the oatmeal in a blender. Next, mix rice flour with chopped nuts and oatmeal. Finally add milk to make a thin paste. After using the mask, wash with cold water.
Rice mask for acne and pimples
The use of rice flour for cosmetic purposes is due to the fact that rice is an excellent antiseptic. It kills bacteria that cause pimples and blackheads. Honey and aloe vera juice produce a softening effect that reduces redness and evens out skin tone.
Compound:
- 60 g prepared rice flour;
- 2 tbsp. spoons of freshly squeezed aloe vera juice;
- 20 g of natural honey.
Preparation:
Mix rice flour, freshly squeezed aloe juice and honey. After this, begin to lightly rub the mask, making massaging movements for some time. Leave the mask on the skin for a few minutes. The mask effectively eliminates pimples and acne, as well as removes old scars after them.
Unusual ways to care for skin using rice
Whole grain rice mask
Rinse the rice thoroughly, then fill it with water and leave for 10 hours. When time has passed, let the rice cook over low heat. Do not stir the grains during cooking.
When the rice is cooked, we begin to prepare the mask: remove the top layer of porridge and spin it in a blender, then pour in the egg yolks. Stir the mixture until it becomes thick and homogeneous.
Rice face masks
Rice can also be used to make a healthy cleanser. Rice whitening water is an effective remedy that improves skin color, evens out skin tone and removes other skin imperfections.
Compound:
- a handful of rice;
- one lemon.
Preparation:
Soak a handful of rice in warm water overnight. In the morning, drain the resulting rice water into a separate container. Squeeze 50 ml of lemon juice and add it to the rice water. Place the liquid in the refrigerator and leave for one hour. After the specified amount of time, the rice water will be ready for use.
Cosmetics recipes
When making rice-based masks, scrubs and peels, it is important to consider your skin type. The choice of additional components will depend on it.
Rejuvenating mask made from rice flour and honey for dry skin
Ingredients:
- rice flour - 2 tbsp. l;
- honey - 1 tsp;
- almond oil - 2 tsp;
- sour cream or cream - 2 tsp.
Grind honey with butter until smooth, add rice flour and stir. Dilute the mixture with cream until thick and creamy.
Apply the mask to a cleansed face and leave for 15–20 minutes until completely dry, then rinse with warm water.
This mask not only smoothes out fine wrinkles and nourishes the skin well, it has a brightening effect. The result will be noticeable after a month of regular use every 3 days.
Anti-wrinkle mask for oily skin made from boiled rice
Ingredients:
- boiled rice - 3 tbsp. l;
- milk - 1 tbsp. l;
- honey - 1 tbsp. l.
For this mask, it is better to soak the rice overnight and only then boil it. Mix warm rice with honey, and then grind the mixture through a sieve. To simplify the process, you can use a blender. Dilute the resulting homogeneous mass with milk and apply to the face with a brush.
Take a horizontal position and hold the mask for 20–30 minutes.
After half an hour, wash off the mask with warm water or rice water, and then rinse your face with cool water. If necessary, you can additionally apply a light moisturizer.
When cooked, the starch found in rice turns into an active form and stimulates the production of collagen, and honey helps the beneficial components penetrate deep into the epidermis. To prevent the appearance of facial wrinkles, it is enough to apply such a mask 3-4 times a month. If the first wrinkles have already appeared, a healing course of 10 masks is carried out with an interval of 2-3 days.
The ingredients of a rice mask vary depending on your skin type. For dry skin, it is recommended to add heavy cream or sour cream instead of milk, since rice has a pronounced drying effect.
Japanese rice face mask with milk at home
Ingredients:
- finely ground rice flour - 2 tbsp. l;
- milk - 3 tbsp. l.
Brew rice flour in warm milk, stir until a homogeneous sticky mass is formed.
Apply the mixture to cleansed facial skin and leave until dry for 10 minutes. If the skin is prone to dryness, pre-wipe it with a cotton pad soaked in olive or peach oil.
This mask brightens and smoothes the skin well, tightening its contours.
Chinese mask for aging skin
Ingredients:
- rice water - 3 tbsp. l;
- green tea - 1 tbsp. l.
For this mask, warm rice water is first filtered through a sieve. Green tea should be ground into powder with a coffee grinder. Then this powder is poured with warm broth, stirring constantly.
Apply the resulting mixture with patting movements onto the cleansed face, chin and décolleté. Lie down and hold the mask for 30 minutes.
Wash your face with warm water, and after 10 minutes apply nourishing cream.
Rice water tones the skin, accelerates metabolic processes in cells, green tea removes toxins and improves complexion
Chinese mask from Olga Seymour
Ingredients:
- rice bran - 1 tbsp. l;
- cream - 1 tbsp. l.
Mix rice bran with warm cream until smooth. Apply the prepared mask in a thick layer to cleansed facial skin for 20 minutes.
For a greater tonic effect, the mask should be washed off with mineral water and the skin should be allowed to dry naturally. After 15 minutes, you can apply a cream suitable for your skin type.
A rice bran mask cleanses the skin well, tightens pores, and has an anti-inflammatory and light smoothing effect. To maintain skin tone, it is enough to perform the procedure 1-2 times a week. For acne or a tendency to inflammation, it is recommended to do a course of 8-10 masks every 2 days.
Olga Seymour improved the recipe for a Chinese rice mask by adding aspirin tablets and ascorbic acid. These components activate regeneration processes in the epidermis and tone the facial skin.
Purifying mask for blackheads
Ingredients:
- round polished rice - 2 tbsp. l;
- water - 100 ml.
Pour thoroughly washed rice with warm water and leave overnight. Drain off any unabsorbed liquid and mash the rice with a fork. Apply to face with massage movements. After 10 minutes, when the mask has dried, wash your face with warm or mineral water.
This mask cleanses and visibly tightens pores, mattifies the skin and makes it smooth.
How to properly prepare rice water
Rice water is no less beneficial for the skin than the grains themselves. When rice is cooked, all useful microelements, vitamins, and starch get into the water. The liquid remaining after cooking gently cleanses, dries and brightens the skin.
To prepare rice water, 100 g of washed, polished rice is poured with 2 liters of filtered water and cooked in an enamel bowl over low heat, stirring so that the grain does not stick to the bottom. When the rice becomes soft, strain the liquid into a glass container. The decoction is used for washing, and is also added to brightening and rejuvenating masks.
The cooled “potion” can be poured into ice trays and frozen. This ice is convenient to use for wiping the face: it tones the skin well, gives it a fresh look, and reduces swelling. You can store the homemade decoction for no more than three days.
The prepared rice water should be stored in the refrigerator in a glass container with a tight-fitting lid. The shelf life of homemade rice water is three days.
Rice water
Rice water, unlike broth, is not subject to heat treatment. Its main rejuvenating and tonic properties lie in special enzymes formed during the fermentation of rice.
The rice is washed and filled with clean, or preferably mineral, water in a ratio of 1:4. The soaked rice is left in a warm, well-ventilated room for a day.
Experts recommend using a glass or unglazed clay container for soaking rice.
When the rice has fermented, you need to pour the liquid into a separate container and leave it warm for another day. Ready rice water is used as a facial tonic.
Water should be stored in the refrigerator for no more than 3 days.
The leftover rice from making fermented water can be used to make a scrub.
Scrub
Ingredients:
- rice flour - 1 tbsp. l;
- water - 2 tbsp. l;
- cosmetic oil (peach or grape seed) - 1/4 tsp.
To prepare rice scrub, you need to mix flour with cold water until smooth. Add oil to the mixture and carefully place again. The scrub is applied to damp facial skin using circular movements along massage lines. After the scrub dries a little, wash your face with warm water, making repeated circular movements. Then the clean face is rinsed with cold water, and after 10 minutes a moisturizer is applied.
Rice scrub gently cleanses and tightens pores, evens out and makes the skin smooth to the touch.
Rice flour scrub is perfect not only for the face, but also for the body. To do this, you just need to add shower gel to the finished rice scrub.
Peeling
Ingredients:
- rice flour - 1 tbsp. l;
- apricot kernel oil - 1 tsp;
- lemon juice - 1 tsp;
To prepare rice peeling at home, you need to mix all the ingredients in the specified proportions. The resulting mass is applied to the face, avoiding the area around the eyes. Keep the mask on for 4-5 minutes, then wash off with water. After peeling, the facial skin should be moisturized with cream.
It is not recommended to use peeling with lemon (including those based on rice flour) for severe allergic reactions, acne, scars
This peeling cleanses the skin well due to the action of fruit acids. However, such a procedure is contraindicated in case of acne, the likelihood of allergic reactions, or the presence of scars.
