There are kitchen ingredients that we use everyday that we may disregard as having the key to fight
the effects of aging on our faces. Rice is one of them thanks to its ability to inhibit the aging effect of elastase.Elastase is an enzyme which contributes in the skin aging process. Studys have found that Rice Water for instance inhibits the aging effect of elastase.
Rice also contains Inositol which is an antioxidant that fights skin damaging free radicals and also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
How To Make Rice Water
Simply soak 1 cup of uncooked rice in 5 cups of ordinary water for 2 hours.
Strain the water and store in the refrigerator.
Spray on face and let your face absorb the rich rice water.
You may prefer to apply on face using cotton balls.
Here is a facial mask using rice. Great in reducing fine lines and wrinkles.
Recipe:
Blend dry rice until it is in powdery form
Take 2 table spoons of this powdered rice and place in a clean bowl
To it, add 3 tablespoons of liquid milk
Add 2 tablespoons of mashed banana
Add 4 teaspoons of cucumber juice
Mix thoroughly and place in the refrigerator.
Let it sit there for 1 hour
Apply this mask over your clean face and let it sit for about 30 minutes
Then wash off with water.
This can be preserved in the refrigerator to be used for about a week
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