Five Rice-based Body Scrubs For Incredible Skin
At Veien til helse, we have published an endless amount of recipes for body scrubs for silky soft, perfect skin. You can find recipes with fruit, flowers or salt, but you have probably not seen many people use rice. In this article we will give you recipes for five rice-based body scrubs for amazing skin.
Rice powder has been used for centuries for beauty purposes by women in Asia.
It was a popular beauty ingredient due to the exceptional properties that include the following:
- Anti-aging effects
- Absorption of excess oil
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Natural bleach for the skin
- Reduces sunburn
With these benefits, we are sure that you are already ready to discover some rice-based body scrubs for incredible skin. Clear?
1. Body scrub for softening the skin
The first of our rice-based body scrubs is perfect for skin that has been a bit neglected for several months. Rice exfoliates, cleanses and remineralizes your skin in a short time.
Meanwhile, honey and coconut oil act as natural moisturizers that soften the skin.
We recommend that you perform an exfoliation while showering and that you wash off with soap to clean the skin afterwards. By doing this, your skin will become silky soft by just massaging the skin for three minutes.
Ingredients
- 200 g semi-fine rice powder
- 50 g brown sugar
- 4 tablespoons organic honey (100 g)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (15 g)
Cooking
- Combine all the ingredients until the mixture is homogeneous.
- After cleaning your body with soap and washing it with water, massage the scrub in a circular motion.
- Wash off with warm water.
- Use a moisturizing cream if your skin is very dry. If not, coconut oil and honey will suffice.
Use this body scrub once a week.
2. Rice-based body scrubs: Oil and gloss balancing rice mask
The other rice-based body scrub is especially good for oily facial skin. However, you can also use it on other areas of your body that are prone to acne problems or look worn.
It is a mask that is rich in vitamins and antioxidants that nourishes the skin and fights the effects of stress.
Orange and rice powder eliminate excess oil. Yogurt, apple and cereal give the skin the moisture it needs.
Ingredients
- 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons rice powder (20 g)
- ½ ripe apple
- 3 cherries
- 2 tablespoons cold yogurt (40 g)
- 1 isbit
Cooking
- Mix rice and fruit until you get a creamy paste.
- Add cold yogurt and mix well.
- Apply the mask on a clean face and let it work for 30 minutes.
- Wash off with cold water.
- Close the pores using the ice cube.
3. Skin tones of rice water
The third rice-based body scrub on our list is a simple toner that is very easy to prepare. In addition to fighting oil and pimples, it leaves the skin with a smooth tone.
It is the perfect solution to combat the problematic dark areas, such as the armpits and the inside of the thighs.
If you use this body scrub on your face or body and need to be in sunlight, use sunscreen. By doing this, you prevent the dark spots from becoming even more noticeable.
Ingredients
- 100 g uncooked rice
- 250 ml of warm water
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (30 ml)
Cooking
- Let the rice soak in the water overnight.
- Remove the rice from the water in the morning and add the lemon juice.
- Put the toner in the refrigerator for an hour.
- Dip a cotton ball into the water and apply it on the face or in the dark areas.
- Leave on for 30 minutes and wash off with fresh water.
4. Rice-based body scrubs: Rice scrubs for redness
Red skin often looks tired and old. To solve this problem, it is important to use sunscreen every day to keep the skin young and healthy.
- Rice flour will eliminate dead skin cells and help create new cells.
- Milk provides the skin with nutrients that soften and soothe burning sensations if this is the case.
- Cocoa butter provides antioxidants that make the skin look younger and smoother.
Ingredients
- 70 g rice flour
- 125 ml cold milk
- 3 tablespoons cocoa butter (60 g)
Cooking
- Mix the three ingredients until a homogeneous paste is formed.
- Apply the mixture on clean skin and let it work for 20 minutes.
- Wash off with cold water.
5. Rice-based body scrubs: Rice and baking soda
If you have normal skin and are just looking for a body scrub for a deeper cleansing, try this one.
Baking soda removes the impurities that accumulate from everyday life, and it will refresh your skin completely.
Ingredients
- 250 ml of warm water
- 2 tablespoons baking soda (20 g)
- 2 tablespoons crushed rice (20 g)
Cooking
- Mix baking soda in the water.
- When the ingredients are well mixed, add the rice and stir well.
- Apply to skin and leave on for 15 minutes.
- Wash off with warm water and apply moisturizer.
Take advantage of rice-based body scrubs for fantastic skin. As you have read in our post, it is perfectly ok to use these scrubs for both your face and your body.
Which one do you want to try?
