For the wandering souls who can’t get enough of nature but struggle to keep up with the harsh rays of the sun that cause tanning. Let us introduce you to a new skincare hero- Rice Extract. This simple ingredient is gaining recognition worldwide, thanks to the Korean beauty industry, for its anti-tanning, skin brightening and soothing properties.
Rice is a staple diet in many countries but the Asian countries have always reaped more than its dietary benefits. Rice water is an integral part of their skincare and haircare regime and now that everybody’s swearing by the efficacy of Korean Skincare, this can be the one product to begin with. Let us now dive into its benefits with this blog.
Rice Extract Benefits for the Skin
Rice extract is packed with skin nourishing ingredients including Ferulic acid, Inositol, Vitamin B & E, Zinc and Magnesium that enhance the overall texture and complexion of your skin. Let’s have a glance at its other skin benefits now:
- Soothes the skin by clearing out blemishes caused by skin conditions like Eczema.
- Rich in antioxidants, reduces sun damage caused by free radicals.
- Lightens Skin Pigmentation and brightens the skin tone.
- Anti-inflammatory, reduces redness and swelling, lending you a soft, supple skin.
- Anti-aging, reduces wrinkles by increasing Collagen in skin.
Pro-Tip: Use Rice Extract for Hair Care
You can also add Rice to your hair care routine by making Rice water for hair. Rinse off rice with clean water and then soak it for 2-3 days at normal temperature. This fermented rice water can then be diluted and used to rinse off hair to treat dry & damaged hair.
Takeaway
In addition to Rice’s dietary benefits, Rice Extract is becoming the leading choice as a skincare ingredient with its skin brightening properties and antioxidants rich formulation that repairs sun damage and reduces fine lines & wrinkles.