Rice is used in medicine and cosmetology. Rice-based facial masks are still popular today. The value of rice lies in the unique biochemical composition of the product. It contains a set of vitamins and microelements, and is completely free of allergens, one of which is gluten, which is part of other grains.
Despite this, rice masks are not recommended for use by people with certain diseases of the vascular system. Depending on the accompanying components, rice-based masks can be used by women with different skin types.
Unique composition
Rice-based products are often used in Eastern medicine for skin care. Such cosmetics have proven themselves well in anti-aging procedures.
This is due to the unique composition of the product. Rice formula contains:
- Natural lipids. Substances protect the epidermis and help maintain its elasticity and firmness.
- Propionic acid. This is an amino acid used for protein synthesis. The substance stimulates the formation of new skin cells.
- Allantoin. Prevents the formation of scars and scars. When used, the surface of the skin is noticeably smoothed.
- Carboxylic acid. Has a powerful antioxidant effect. Brightens the surface, eliminates inflammation and redness.
- Vitamins. The formula is rich in vitamins B, E, C, D, H, which increase tone, stimulate regeneration processes in dermal cells, improve blood circulation, prevent premature aging, and saturate the epidermis with oxygen.
- Minerals. Rice is rich in iodine, selenium, manganese, zinc, copper and other trace elements. The substances tighten the skin, have an antioxidant effect, and relieve swelling.
The plant is rich in fats, which stimulate the cells to produce their own collagen.
The grains help remove toxins from the body and epidermis, which leads to the elimination of an unhealthy grayish tint.
Experts recommend using rice anti-wrinkle masks for the body and face for women whose age has exceeded thirty or at the first signs of wilting.
The product smoothes expression lines, improves contours, tightens the skin, restores its radiance and healthy appearance, lightens hyperpigmentation and evens out the complexion.
For young girls, the composition will be useful for excessive oiliness, inflammation, acne and any other rash.
Face mask made from rice flour and honey. Composition and benefits of components
A mask with rice flour, sour cream and honey has a complex effect on the epidermis. Each of the components is valuable in its own way and contributes to rejuvenation.
Rice flour is one of the most valuable products in home cosmetology. It contains a lot of useful substances that the epidermis needs:
- Ferulic acid – rids the dermis of toxins and free radicals, protects against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.
- Para-aminobenzoic acid – protects against ultraviolet radiation, builds skin immunity.
- Tyrosinase – controls the production of melanin, prevents the occurrence of pigmentation.
- Ceramides - restore the elasticity of the epidermis.
- Folic acid – treats inflammation and rashes and prevents their reappearance.
- Choline – soothes an irritated face.
- Vitamin H – stimulates the natural processes of cell regeneration.
- B vitamins – stimulate the production of your own collagen, slow down the process of natural aging.
Sour cream is not only a tasty product, but also an excellent base for homemade care products. It contains the following substances necessary for the skin:
- Nicotinic acid – forms skin immunity, protects against external negative factors.
- Vitamin A – increases the firmness and elasticity of the dermis, retains moisture in the cells.
- Vitamin C – improves oxygen supply to epidermal cells, inhibits the aging process, and brightens the skin.
- Vitamin E – removes toxins, stimulates the process of cell regeneration.
Honey is not just a product. This is a real medicine that heals all body systems, including the epidermis. The beekeeping product saturates the dermis with the following beneficial substances:
- Vitamin B3 – treats inflammation, moisturizes dry skin.
- Vitamin B6 – promotes renewal of the cellular composition of the epidermis.
- Zinc – kills germs and bacteria, slows down age-related changes.
- Polyphenols – slows down oxidative processes, prevents early aging.
How does the mask affect the skin of the face?
Rice-based cosmetic products have the following effects:
- Exfoliation. The cereal removes the stratum corneum without causing harm to the surface.
- Cleansing. Rice draws out impurities from the pores.
- Nutrition. Thanks to its composition, the plant provides the cells with the necessary substances.
- Bleaching. The product lightens freckles, age spots, acne marks, etc.
Rice cosmetics normalize sebum production and eliminate oily shine. As a result of application, the skin acquires an even, matte tone.
For normal skin type
- Oatmeal mask
will protect against exposure to low temperatures and ultraviolet radiation, and will also help replenish vitamin deficiencies.
Cook oatmeal in milk. Take the required amount of oatmeal and mix with rice flour in equal proportions.
- A yoghurt mask will soften and make your skin velvety.
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You will need two tablespoons of crushed rice flour, which are mixed with a large spoon of natural yogurt.
- A horseradish mask will even out and improve skin color.
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You need to mix a large spoon of horseradish and rice flour, mix and grind with a large spoon of cottage cheese, two spoons of heavy cream and a small spoon of olive oil.
A face mask made from rice at home is recommended for owners of combination or oily skin, because rice is able to absorb excess oil from the skin, so products based on it have a mattifying and drying effect.
Recommendations for use
When using rice cosmetics, you should follow a number of tips and comply with certain conditions of use:
- To prepare the product, traditional rice flour is used. In its absence, unpolished brown rice is ground in a coffee grinder. You can use any other type of cereal. It is important to obtain a powdery consistency, without splinters that damage the skin. With coarse grinding, it is more difficult for beneficial substances to penetrate into the deep layers of the dermis.
- Additional mask ingredients are selected depending on the person’s skin type.
- The product is applied to a previously prepared face. You must first remove makeup and steam the skin. It is advisable that the mask itself is warm. Mature ladies are recommended to treat the surface with an ice cube before applying.
- The mask is used once a week in courses of 10-15 procedures. Then you need to take a break for 1-2 months.
- The product should be kept on the skin for 25-30 minutes.
The mask is applied along massage lines. It is important not to stretch the surface of the skin, but to act as gently and carefully as possible.
After application, you must take a comfortable position and avoid straining your facial muscles.
The product is washed off with warm water. After the mask, wipe the skin with an ice cube and apply a nourishing cream.
Where do wrinkles come from?
There are two main types of wrinkles: facial (dynamic) and static. The first, as the name implies, are formed due to the fact that our face is in constant motion, even if we ourselves are not aware of it. We all frown, laugh, smile, wrinkle our noses, and cry from time to time. In the process, grooves naturally appear on the corresponding areas of our face, caused by muscle contraction, which disappear simultaneously with the “disappearance” of a certain emotion.
Over time, due to certain factors, such as age, dry skin, loss of elasticity, the structure changes, and then we have to talk about the appearance of static wrinkles that do not disappear anywhere and are visible even at rest. The problem is faced not only by older people, but also by fairly young people - after 35 years of age, or even earlier.
Deep wrinkles in the area of the nasolabial triangle, cheeks, and chin may be a consequence of gravitational ptosis, that is, sagging of the oval of the face. The quality of the skin, and therefore the severity of wrinkles, can be affected by genetics, poor environment, bad habits, stress, insufficient care, constant exposure to sunlight and other unfavorable external factors.
Olga Guryanova explains that if a particular woman’s facial activity is very high, it is better to immediately seek advice from a cosmetologist and resolve the issue with botulinum toxin injections. At the same time, there is no need to be afraid of unwanted reactions - the specialist will conduct a thorough examination and tell you in detail about the indications and contraindications for the procedure. This cosmetic technique helps to relax the muscles without depriving them of activity. Thus, the doctor is able to simultaneously combat pronounced expression wrinkles and avoid the undesirable effect of the mask.
If we talk about static wrinkles, then methods of dealing with them also require mandatory discussion with a specialist. Olga Sergeevna explains that the presence of rough creases requires the mandatory work of a dermatocosmetologist.
General cooking rules
When preparing the mask, all ingredients are mixed until smooth. It is important that the product does not have lumps. You can use a mixer or blender for mixing.
When preparing the component yourself, you should take the raw product to treat oily skin. For dry skin with excessive peeling, boiled rice is used.
The rice mask is not prepared for future use. The product quickly loses its beneficial properties, so it is advisable to grind a small amount, which will be enough for 1-2 procedures.
Unusual ways to care for skin using rice
Whole grain rice mask
Rinse the rice thoroughly, then fill it with water and leave for 10 hours. When time has passed, let the rice cook over low heat. Do not stir the grains during cooking.
When the rice is cooked, we begin to prepare the mask: remove the top layer of porridge and spin it in a blender, then pour in the egg yolks. Stir the mixture until it becomes thick and homogeneous.
Rice can also be used to make a healthy cleanser. Rice whitening water is an effective remedy that improves skin color, evens out skin tone and removes other skin imperfections.
Compound:
- a handful of rice;
- one lemon.
Preparation:
Soak a handful of rice in warm water overnight. In the morning, drain the resulting rice water into a separate container. Squeeze 50 ml of lemon juice and add it to the rice water. Place the liquid in the refrigerator and leave for one hour. After the specified amount of time, the rice water will be ready for use.
Recipes for rice masks for wrinkles
There are many recipes for making cosmetics based on rice or rice flour. At home, you can use one of the following:
- Boil ½ cup of rice. Rinse in cold water. Add 2 tbsp. warm milk. Mix until it becomes a paste. Apply to skin for half an hour.
- Grind 100 grams of oatmeal, 50 grams of raw rice, 1/2 walnuts without peel and membranes. Mash 1/3 of the banana with a fork and add to the mixture. Drop a little clean still water. Mix. Let stand for 15 minutes. Apply to skin. The product eliminates jowls, sagging, puffiness, swelling and sagging.
- Mix ½ cup of boiled rice with 50 grams of liquid honey. Mix well. Apply to skin for 15 minutes. If a burning sensation occurs, rinse immediately with water.
- Mix 50 grams of rice flour with the white of one egg and 1 tbsp. glycerin until smooth. Apply to skin and wait until completely dry. Rinse thoroughly with cold water. The mask smoothes wrinkles, moisturizes well, improves contours and gives the skin energy.
- Boil ¼ cup of rice. Strain. Rinse. Do not discard the rice water. Add 20 grams of warm homemade milk and a tablespoon of honey to the rice. Apply to skin. Leave for 30 minutes. After time, clean the surface with rice water. The product protects against the negative effects of free radicals and sunlight. This is the so-called Japanese mask.
- 1 tbsp. Mix rice flour with the same amount of homemade yogurt and olive oil. Add a teaspoon of aloe juice and a little finely chopped parsley. Additionally, you can use kaolin. The mixture is applied to the skin of the face, neck and décolleté in a thick layer for 25-30 minutes.
The rice water left after the Japanese mask can be used as an independent cleanser. The composition inhibits the production of melanin, resulting in fewer pigment spots appearing on the skin. The existing ones become much lighter.
The liquid can be stored in the refrigerator for several days and used for daily washing and toning. You can also make ice cubes from water, which are used for wiping the surface.
Beneficial properties and actions for the skin
Rice contains a large number of substances that have beneficial effects on the skin. Ceramides protect the skin from damage, making it firmer and more elastic. Ferulic acid relieves inflammation and has a slight whitening effect. Alpha amino acid tyrosine stimulates the production of elastin and collagen, which fill in wrinkles, rejuvenating the face. Alantoin has a regenerating effect, tightens and smoothes age-related wrinkles. Some components contained in rice are able to remove toxins that penetrate into the layers of the dermis from the environment.
The cereal contains vitamins B1, B2, D and E, as well as the following minerals:
- potassium;
- calcium;
- silicon;
- phosphorus;
- iodine;
- iron.
Biologically active components allow minerals and vitamins to penetrate deeply under the surface of the epidermis. As a result of this process, the skin is moisturized and vitaminized. This has a unique cosmetic effect.
Application for orbital region
The skin around the eyes requires special care. In the orbital region it is very thin and quickly loses moisture. As a result, small wrinkles appear. In order to smooth them out or make them less noticeable, you can use the following masks:
- Mix 20 grams of rice flour with 50 grams of full-fat homemade sour cream. Apply to the skin, avoiding stretching it. Leave for 20 minutes. Rinse off carefully. Additionally use ice.
- Grate medium-sized raw potatoes on a fine grater. Add 10 grams of milk and 5 grams of rice flour. Mix. Place on skin for 30 minutes.
When using allergens, the composition is first tested on the skin of the wrist.
User reviews
Masha Larina, 20 years old. Adolescence passed, but the pimples remained. I used the rice mask for two months. The acne went away quickly enough and there were no more relapses. I am very pleased.
Violetta Stakhantseva, 25 years old. I have freckles. I tried different ways to bleach, but nothing helped. I tried a mask made from rice flour. I froze it and then smeared it on my face. Soon the face began to lighten, and a month later they disappeared completely.
In conclusion, I would like to note that with daily and correct use of these masks, you can achieve partial or complete disappearance of wrinkles and acne, as well as good hydration and complexion of the skin. Additional care for problematic and aging facial skin can be carried out using masks with turmeric.
Results of use
Rice masks promote cell renewal and skin rejuvenation. The result is noticeable after the first use. With regular use, the skin looks young, healthy and toned, minor surface defects are eliminated, and the color is evened out. This is an inexpensive product that any woman can afford. At the same time, the mixture is effective.
The composition has no age restrictions and can be used by mature ladies or very young ladies at home.
Indications for use
Rice-based masks can be used by women of all ages. The components of this cereal activate the production of collagen fibers by the facial dermis, so rice masks are suitable for those over 30. The first expression wrinkles will disappear, the skin will regain its lost healthy color and tone. In older women, wrinkles will become less pronounced, the oval of the face will be tightened, and age-related pigmentation will weaken or disappear completely. For young girls, rice masks will help get rid of micro-inflammations and “smooth out” excessive oiliness in some areas of the face. With regular use, masks will help get rid of pimples and blackheads.
Indications for the use of rice face masks.
