Rice contains skin lightening agents (File Photo: Pixa Bay)
The trick of using rice paste and water is considered a proven recipe for the beauty and growth of face and hair.
According to Hindustan Times, famous Indian actress Kusha Kapila has posted a video on social media platform Instagram in which she is sharing how she herself uses rice paste and water to maintain her beauty.
She also explains in the video that women in Asian countries have been using these traditional methods to protect their skin and hair for centuries.
Actress Kusha Kapila says in her signature comical style in the video that ‘In 2024 I have learned one thing, this rice is not for eating.. If we look at our South Korean brothers and sisters, we see that rice is used everywhere.’
‘From their face washes and toners to moisturizers and serums, rice water is used as a natural skin treatment in South Korea because it keeps the skin soft, smooth and fresh,’ she says. is Similarly, people in China apply boiled rice water to their hair to make their hair grow faster and stronger.’
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned after watching beauty videos on Instagram, it’s to soak rice to make a paste and apply it on your body and hair, even if you have pimples,” Kusha further explains in the video. or hair problems, it will be beneficial.’
Is consuming rice really beneficial for skin and hair?
Although more research is needed to prove that rice really does promote healthy skin and hair.
However, a study published in the ‘International Journal of Molecular Sciences’ in 2023 revealed that roasted rice oil has antioxidant properties that can protect the skin from oxidative stress and reduce the signs of aging. Help to do.
Similarly, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine in 2024, rice has anti-aging, anti-oxidation, moisturizing, skin-repairing and complexion-whitening properties.
