Rice Water Toner, Serum & Pack

Rice water has long been praised for its numerous benefits for the skin, from acting as a natural toner to balancing sebum production. However, what many don’t realize is that rice water can also help shrink enlarged pores by acting as an astringent. If you’re struggling with open pores and looking for a natural solution, you’re in the right place.

In today’s post, I’ll guide you through a multi-step rice water treatment that will help tighten and minimize your pores, leaving your skin smoother and clearer. But before you begin, make sure to cleanse your face with a gentle face wash to remove dirt and impurities.

Step #1: Toning with Rice Water

Ingredients:

• Overnight soaked rice water
• 1 tablespoon Aloe Vera Gel
• 1 tablespoon Rose Water

Instructions:

1. In a clean bottle, pour half a cup of overnight soaked rice water.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of rose water and 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel to the rice water.
3. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until well combined.
4. Soak a clean cotton pad with this toner and gently dab it on your face.
5. Allow the toner to dry naturally on your skin. This step will help cleanse the pores, balance oil production, and prepare your skin for the next treatment.

Tip: This toner can be used daily to maintain healthy, balanced skin.

Step #2: Rice Water Face Serum

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp Raw Rice
• Aloe Vera Gel (preferably market-bought for better shelf life)
• Sandalwood Essential Oil
• Glycerin
• Rose Water

Steps to Make the Rice Serum:

1. Start by washing 1 tbsp of raw rice with plain water to remove any dust and impurities. After washing, add 2 tbsp of water to the rice and let it soak for about 15-20 minutes. Once the rice has soaked, strain the water into a clean bowl.
2. In a separate clean bowl, take 1/2 tbsp of aloe vera gel. While fresh aloe vera gel is great, using store-bought aloe vera gel is recommended for longer shelf life.
3. To the aloe vera gel, add 9-10 drops of glycerin (which helps with skin hydration) and 1 tbsp of rose water (for a calming, hydrating effect).
4. Next, add 3-4 drops of sandalwood essential oil. Sandalwood is known for its soothing and skin-brightening properties, making it perfect for evening out skin tone.
5. Finally, add 1 tbsp of rice water that you prepared earlier. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly. If the consistency of the serum is too thick, you can add more rice water to make it more watery.
6. Once everything is mixed well, transfer the serum into a clean glass dropper bottle for easy application. The dropper bottle also helps with preserving the serum.

How to Use the Rice Serum:

• Daily Application: Use this serum twice daily, once in the morning and once at night. After cleansing your face, take 5-6 drops of the serum and gently tap it onto your skin with your fingertips. Let it absorb completely before moving on to your next skincare steps.
• Daytime Routine: During the day, I recommend applying a Vitamin C serum first, as Vitamin C is rich in antioxidants and protects the skin from free radical damage. Afterward, apply this rice serum on top. The combination of Vitamin C and rice water will not only brighten the skin but also help tighten your pores and enhance overall skin health.

Step #3: Facial Icing with Rice Starch Water

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of starch water (the water left after cooking rice)
• 1 tablespoon Rose Water
• Oil from 1 Vitamin E capsule

Instructions:

1. Collect the starch water left after cooking rice (it’s packed with nutrients for your skin).
2. Add 1 tablespoon of rose water and the oil from 1 Vitamin E capsule to the starch water.
3. Mix the ingredients well and transfer the mixture into an ice tray.
4. Freeze the mixture to make rice water ice cubes.
5. Once frozen, take 1 ice cube from the tray and wrap it in a thin cotton cloth.
6. Gently massage the cloth-wrapped ice cube on your face for about 5 minutes, focusing on areas with enlarged pores.

Tip: You can repeat this step daily to help tighten and refresh your skin.

Step #4: Rice Water Face Pack (2 Times a Week)

Ingredients:

• Water from soaked raw rice (soak rice for 1 hour)
• 1 teaspoon Oats Powder
• 1 teaspoon Almond Flour

Instructions:

1. After soaking the raw rice for about an hour, take 1 tablespoon of the soaked rice water and place it in a clean bowl.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of oats powder and 1 teaspoon of almond flour to the rice water.
3. Mix everything well until you form a smooth paste.
4. Apply a thin layer of the pack all over your face, focusing on areas with enlarged pores.
5. Allow the pack to dry for 15 minutes, then rinse your face with cold water to close the pores.

Tip: Use this pack 2 times a week for best results. It will exfoliate the skin, remove dead skin cells, and tighten the pores.