Infused water is really good for skin and is also easily available. Water in general is really helpful in maintaining good skin. It helps to keep you hydrated and flush out toxins so that makes your skin clear and supple.
Rose water and rice water are two easily available or easy to make infused water recipes at home. Trust me they work wonders .
RICE WATER:
Fermented rice water or commonly known as rice wine helps in protecting skin against sun damage. It also helps in collagen build up and helps in preventing wrinkles due to ageing.
It helps to keep the skin supple and also is a good sunscreen.
Rice water works great for dry skin. It helps in soothing irritation caused by using products that contain SLS.
Rice water when applied topically helps in clearing out blemishes and heal irritation caused when having eczema.
Most ancient beauty rituals clearly involve usage of rice water. K-beauty products also predominantly use rice water for its ability to give you flawless skin.
Its an extremely easy DIY at home and brims with skin nutrients though the name looks very humble.
Rice water that is starchy helps in toning and tightening the pores on oily skin.
The starch found in rice water helps in improving and repairing the natural barrier of the skin.Because when this barrier is compromised skin is exposed to various infections.
HOW TO MAKE RICE WATER?
SOAKED RICE WATER:
Take a handful of rice. Rinse in water for about 3-4 times until water runs clear. Soak the rice in water that is of 3 times the quantity of rice. After 30 minutes. Drain the rice and store the water in refrigerator. Use this up to two weeks.
BOILED RICE WATER:
Take a handful of rice. Rinse in water for about 3-4 times until water runs clear. Soak the rice in water that is of 3 times the quantity of rice. Boil the content. Once rice is cooked, collect only the water and store in refrigerator.Use up to two weeks.
FERMENTED RICE WATER:
Take a handful of rice. Rinse in water for about 3-4 times until water runs clear. Soak the rice in water that is of 3 times the quantity of rice. Close and leave it in room temperature for about two days. Drain and collect the water and refrigerate. Use up to two weeks.
HOW TO USE?
Rice water can be used as a cleanser, toner , foot soak and can also be mixed in bath water.
ROSE WATER
Rose water is obtained by steam distilling rose petals. It has anti inflammatory properties that help in soothing skin that is irritated by eczema.
The anti bacterial property helps in reducing acne and the redness caused by it.
It has powerful antioxidants that help in protection of cells from free radical damage.
Rose water has anti ageing properties that help in reducing wrinkles.
Using rose water as toner helps in keeping skin free from extra oil and also prevents acne, blackheads and white heads.
Rose water helps to hydrate and moisturize skin. Since it is mild it can help in reducing puffiness around the eyes.
Rose water when used in combination with natural oil helps remove make up in a gentle way. You could either use coconut oil or almond oil.
Rose water gives a burst of moisture to skin. It can be applied directly or applied when using a face mask.
You could also mix in two drops of rose water to regular moisturizer to get the hydrated effect.
DIYS
OILY SKIN:Mix in a tablespoon of bentonite clay to two tablespoons of cucumber extract and two tablespoons of rose water. Apply on to face and wash off after 10 minutes.
NORMAL SKIN: Mix in a tablespoon of besan to a tablespoon of yogurt and two tablespoons of rose water. Apply on to face and wash off after 15 minutes.
DRY SKIN:Mix in a tablespoon of aloe vera gel and honey. Add two tablespoons of rose water to the mixture. Apply on to face and wash off after 15 minutes.
MOISTURIZER: Mix two tablespoons of honey to four tablespoons of rose water. Apply on to face and wash off in 10 minutes.
CLEANSER: Rose water helps remove dirt and impurities which are missed by cleansers. Mix in two tablespoon of water to a tablespoon of multani mutti. Apply on to face and rinse off after 3 minutes.
MAKEUP REMOVER: Mix in a tablespoon of rose water to a teaspoon of coconut or olive oil. Dip a cotton pad in this mixture to wipe off make up.
This post is written as part of Blogchatter’s A2Z challenge.
That Madras Mom 
Those points about rice water suprised me. Mainly because I expected my family would know all this… What with our extensive use of rice in daily meals as Keralites 😁
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I had fed rice water to my kids when toddlers and even consumed when down with fever, but never knew its so beneficial as skincare too. And of course who doesn’t know rose water and its benefits on the skin. I have been using it for years in my face packs.
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Rose water i was aware but rice water and that too in three different forms. This was new and informative for me
Deepika Sharma
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Rice water helps in skincare is something I read for the first time. This is quite informative!!
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Rose water is something which is part of my skin care routine but had no idea about rice water. It has so many benefits and I cook rice almost daily, now I am going to use it for sure.
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Rose water is my favorite skin care product. it gives me great results. this summer will try rice water for sure for skin care.
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Never heard of fermented rice water before. Nice to learn that this simple easily available ingredient can be of great benefit for skincare.
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Wonderful tips of rice water and rose water. For skin purposes, I do use rose water. But about rice water, I always heard and read that t is helpful in hair growth. Its contribution to skin glow is something new for me. I will surely check the DIYs for dry skin.
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Didn’t know about the skincare benefits of Rice water. Thanks for sharing your tips with us.
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Rose water is a must in my cabinet though I wasn’t aware of the benefits of rice water. Didn’t know it could be added to bath water.
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I have used rose water but i never knew that Rice water helps in skincare . This is quite informative!!
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