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• To step
• Part 1 of 3: Preparing the rice
• Part 2 of 3: Making rice water
• Part 3 of 3: Cleaning with rice water
• Tips
• Warnings
• Necessities

Washing your face with rice water is a natural cleansing method that originated in Asia. Rice water works well as a mild toner and cleanser, but it is not strong enough to remove make-up and purify oily skin. All you need to make it is water and rice and you can use it to get better looking and firmer skin without using harsh chemicals. In order to wash your face with rice water you will have to prepare the rice, make rice water and finally clean your face.

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Part 1 of 3: Preparing the rice

1. Select rice. You can use any type of rice to make rice water, but often white rice, brown rice or jasmine rice are used. If you already have rice at home, you can just use it, whatever type it is. EXPERT TIP

   Put 100 grams of rice in a bowl. If you want to make a large amount of rice water, you can use more rice, as long as you remember to increase the amount of water as well. Keep in mind that rice water will keep for a week.

2. Wash the rice. Pour water over the rice and stir to remove any debris. Strain the rice and return the rice to the empty bowl.Repeat the steps to wash the rice a second time.

Part 2 of 3: Making rice water

1. Decide how you want to prepare the rice water. You can make rice water by boiling rice, soaking rice, or fermenting rice water. Which method you choose depends on how much time you have and how you want to use the rice water.
   • Cooking rice makes concentrated rice water that is stronger. You will have to mix it with clean water when using it.
   • Soaking rice in water is the easiest method because you have fewer steps to complete and you don't have to keep an eye on the rice water during the soaking process. Because you don't make concentrated rice water like this, it may be used up faster.
   • It takes the longest to ferment the rice water, but fermenting the rice water contains more vitamins and nutrients.
2. Place the rice in a suitable container. After you have rinsed 100 grams of rice, you will have to put the rice in another container. When cooking the rice, put the rice in a pan with a lid. Otherwise, put the rice in a clean bowl.
3. Add 700 ml of water. You use more water than usual to prepare rice so that you have leftover water when you finish cooking rice.
   • Do not follow the directions on the rice packaging. If you do, you will not be left with rice water.
4. Boil the rice to make concentrated rice water. It takes more effort to make rice water by cooking rice, but the result is more powerful so you need to use less rice water.
   • Bring the water to a boil.
   • Pour the rice into the pan, cover the pan and cook the rice over medium heat for 15-20 minutes.
   • Let the cooked rice cool down before using it.
5. Let the rice soak for 15-30 minutes to make diluted rice water. Soaking takes less effort, but the rice water will be less powerful. You also don't have to dilute the rice water if you soak the rice. Make sure to cover the tray while you soak the rice.
   • If you plan to ferment the rice water, soaking is the best way to prepare the rice water for it.
6. Strain the rice after cooking or soaking. Drain the rice water into a separate container. Drain it more often so that no rice grains remain in the water. The rice water has a milky white color.
7. Decide if you want to ferment the soaked rice water. To ferment the rice water, put the rice water that you prepared during weeks in a container. Let the rice water sit in the container for 1-2 days without covering the container. When the rice water starts to smell sour, put it in the fridge to stop fermentation.
   • Dilute fermented rice water with 250-500 ml of clean water as it is very powerful.
8. Pour rice water into a container. You will need to keep the rice water in a sealed container, so choose something like a jar, a food storage box, or a carafe with a cap.
9. Keep the rice water in the refrigerator. It will last for up to a week if you store it properly.

Part 3 of 3: Cleaning with rice water

1. Dilute the rice water if you have cooked or fermented it. If you are using boiled or fermented rice water, measure out 2-3 tablespoons (30-45 ml) of rice water and add this to 250 to 500 ml of water. Skip this step if you made rice water by soaking rice in water.
2. Splash rice water on your face or apply with a cotton ball. Stand in front of the sink or shower and use your hands to wash your face with rice water. Do this 4-6 times. You can also dip a cotton ball in the rice water and rub it lightly on your face.
3. Rinse your face with clean water if desired. You can rinse off the rice water with clean water. The nutrients from the rice water will remain in your skin. You can also let the rice water dry on your skin.
4. After rinsing, pat your face dry with a towel. Make sure to use a clean towel to prevent new bacteria from getting on your skin.

Tips

• Rice water is very suitable as a toner because it makes the pores contract.
• You can also rinse your hair with rice water once a week.
• Try taking a bath in rice water.

Warnings

• Make sure to get all the rice out of the water as even the tiniest grain can get into your eye and cause pain and irritation.
• Don't forget to dilute the concentrated rice water prepared by cooking or fermenting.
• If you have sensitive skin, test the rice water on a small area of ​​your skin before using it. The rice water can irritate your skin.
• Be careful not to burn yourself when cooking rice.

Necessities

• Rice
• Water
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• Storage box
• Jar with lid (optional)