Well into my recent 16 + hour road trip, I realized that I had forgotten to pack my favorite skin care products. The thought alone is quite saddening, but it got me thinking. If I couldn't afford to walk into the nearest drug store or cosmetics retailer to get my beauty fix, what would I do? With no answers immediately coming to me I did a bit of research and came up with a secret Chinese women have been using for ages. Soak about 1/2 cup of white rice in bottled water for about 20 minutes, use a strainer to get rid of the rice, and then soak a washcloth in your rice water and cleanse your face with the dampened cloth once or twice a week for about 8 minutes.
The ferullic acid, allantoin, and B vitamins in rice help promote cell growth, tighten pores, act as a natural anti-inflammatory, and help prevent and reduce the appearance of age spots. Be sure to extend the benefits of your new concoction by using it as a hair rinse/conditioner. You can do so by rinsing your hair with rice water and leaving it in for a few minutes post shampoo, then ultimately washing it out. Doing this will help strengthen the hair shaft and provide your mane with the great shine. So the next time you happen to forget your favorite Mi-Me products, just grab some rice and water and try to hang in there until you can get to an internet connection and our website.
