Rice Milk Soap for the skin

Rice is a staple food for more than half of the world’s population. It is an excellent source of complex carbohydrates, rich in nutrients, minerals and vitamins. Nine out of ten people in the world who eat rice are Asian. Besides being a staple food, in Asian countries rice is regarded as an amazing source that can make you more beautiful. Rice water can be used for bathing and washing hair. Today, most of the established cosmetic brands use rice extract as an ingredient in the beauty products. Rice milk extract has become a favourite among soap makers. It is full of antioxidants, minerals, vitamin E and other beauty enhancing properties.

Rice milk soap is a favourite among mothers who have just given birth and nursing their babies as it is gentle to their skin and moisturizes the skin.

How to make rice soap

If you wish to use rice soap as part of your beauty regime, you can try this soap making recipe.

Things required:

* Jasmine Rice

* Water

* Essential oils of your choice, such as avocado oil, sweet almond oil, coconut oil and olive oil

*  Herbs like rosemary, thyme, lavender, marjoram or any other herb of your choice

*  Lye

Procedure:

Below is the process of making the soap:

* Cook 1 part rice to 4 parts of water

* Allow it to cool

* Now blend the rice

* Finally strain rice milk from the fiber

* Now, freeze the milk to make cubes

* Next, take these cubes in a mixing bowl and slowly add lye. Melt it by mixing

* Once the two blend together properly, strain it into a new bowl

* Add your choice of essential oils and herbs to it

* Blend it all together using a blender

* Ensure that the paste is a consistent one

* Now, pour the paste into a silicone mould and freeze it
* Now, you’re ready to use your rice milk soap

 Benefits of rice milk soap

1. The rice extract in the rice milk soap helps to maintain skin tone and lighten your skin complexion without any side effects. 

2. It helps to even your skin tone when used regularly.

3. Rice extract reduces bacteria which causes acne and pimples. 

4. Rice extract in this rice soap moisturizes and has a nice and pleasant aroma. 

5. This rice milk soap helps seal your skin with good moisture and helps eliminate excess oil secretion without tightening your skin. 

6. Rice soap helps to reduce dark spot and diminish scars.

7. Rice extract is good for soothing your skin from sun burn. 

8. It produces extremely gentle foam which suits all skin type. 

9. Suitable for use on face and body. It leaves a gentle glow on your face.

If you find that making this rice soap is too much for you to handle, you can order it at our Shopee shop.