Author: Namratha Gopal
Koreans have brought in the trend of glass skin and they are known for their flawless, clear and bright skin. Any skincare enthusiasts would be aware of Korean beauty recipes and their skincare products. Their contribution in the skincare industry are something that needs to be appreciated. You can all check out our Korean beauty recipes in our previous articles in the blog. We are back again with the serum recipe but this time its rice serum for the flawless and clear skin. Rice is a boon for all of us as it suits all the skin types. Read on to know the recipe for the rice face serum and their benefits. Let’s begin-
Recipe for rice face serum – Korean beauty secret
Benefits of the ingredients used in the rice face serum
Rice
If you are following the Korean skincare trends then for sure you would be aware of rice that is used as a key ingredient in most of their K-beauty recipes. The question arises as what makes rice so good for the skin? The reason, rice is good because it is rich in a lot of nutrients. Read onto know more about benefits of rice.
- The skin brightening enzymes present in the rice is known to fade dark spots, blemishes and brightens up the complexion to give a clear and smooth texture.
- Rice is rich in anti-oxidants which helps in inhibiting the action of elastase, a compound that causes damage to the skin and also helps in delaying and reducing the appearance of aging signs.
- The starch present in the rice is very beneficial in repairing and maintaining the skin’s natural barrier. And it also makes it an ideal compound that helps in protecting the skin against pollution damage.
- The natural cooling effect of the rice helps soothes sunburn and damage that is caused by the sun and the harsh chemicals of the products. It also has mild anti-inflammatory properties which is why, is very beneficial in treating redness, itching and inflammation.
- Rice also has pore tightening effect and tones the skin evenly thus becomes a super effective ingredient for achieving that flawless, clear, smooth and bright skin.
Aloe vera gel
Aloe vera gel is immensely beneficial for the skin, especially when the skin is deeply tanned, have breakouts, itchiness, redness, acne scars etc. When applied, it acts like a barrier or the protecting layer on the skin, reducing wrinkles and thereby fighting aging. It also reduces acne and helps replenish natural moisture of the skin. Aloe vera is the main skincare ingredient in helping getting the clear skin very easily and also suits all the skin types.
Jojoba oil
Jojoba oil is immensely beneficial when it comes to skincare. It regulates the sebum production which is very important to inhibit the acne breakouts. Jojoba oil is known for its soothing and moisturizing properties. This further reduces the sweat and keeps your skin refreshing. It’s anti-bacterial, non-comedogenic and anti-inflammatory antioxidant product that treats any kind of skincare issue.
Vitamin E oil ( Vitamin E capsules)
Vitamin E is potent in its natural and purest form and is amazing for the skin. It is very effective and also increases the blood supply to the skin which helps in nourishing the skin. This oil is heavier because it is fat-soluble vitamin. It restores the moisture of the skin and is very beneficial for dry skin types. It is also helpful in evening out the skin tone and also treats pigmented skin and blemishes. Vitamin E oil has anti-inflammatory properties that prevents acne and helps in fading acne scars. Has anti-oxidants that helps in increasing the blood supply to the skin and reduces the signs of ageing. Vitamin E oil provides extra nourishment and lightens dark circles.
Method
Things you need:
- 1 cup of rice
- Water to cook the rice
- 3 tbsp of commercial aloe vera gel
- Few drops of vitamin E oil ( or can use vitamin E capsules)
- Few drops of jojoba oil
Directions:
To prepare this rice face serum for beautiful glowing skin, take a small kadai and add 1 cup of washed rice and water to half boil it. Now strain the half-boiled mixture to squeeze in some sticky and gooey rice water from it. Let it come down to room temperature. To 1/3 cup of this rice water, add 3 tablespoon of commercial (store-bought) aloe vera gel, few drops of jojoba oil and few drops of vitamin e oil or can use 2 to 3 capsules (400mg) of vitamin E. Give it a very good mix and transfer the same to dropper bottle. Apply this face serum before going to bed and wake up with that glow on your face the next morning. Can store this serum up to 1 week in the refrigerator.
Note
- Patch test is mandatory before you use this serum and check if it works for you.
- Use the freshly prepared serum as much as possible.
- Discard the usage in case you feel any skin irritation.
- Do not expect instant results.
- Use organic products/ ingredients for best results and to maintain the skin health.
