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.
