6 Body Scrubs With Rice

Rice is one of the most consumed foods in the world. It is the second most produced cereal and its culinary uses are very varied, since it is a very versatile food. On the other hand, in the field of aesthetics, it has turned out to be useful for taking care of the health of the skin. For this reason, scrubs have even been made with rice.

The use of rice water for the preparation of anti-aging cosmetic formulas has been widely studied in recent decades, since in countries like Japan it has been a very present natural remedy for beauty.

According to some experts, there is still much to find out about the effectiveness of rice water for skin care. However, they do not rule out that you may have some. Meanwhile, there are those who consider that they can use rice – in various ways – in their beauty routine, such as scrubs, for example.

Rice is said to help regulate skin oil, without stripping it of its protective layer or drying it out. It is also said to nourish the skin and help regenerate it, thus giving it a smooth, luminous and fresh appearance.

Let’s see below how to make scrubs with rice, combining this cereal with other natural products.

1. Scrubs with rice and coconut oil

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of unwashed white rice (50 g).
• 3 teaspoons of organic coconut oil (15 g).

Preparation

• Take the rice and grind it into a powder.
• Mix it with the tablespoon of coconut oil.
• After obtaining a homogeneous mixture, rub in circular movements all over the face.
• Let the cream act for a few minutes, then rinse and remove.

2. Scrubs with rice and honey

This scrub is said to be ideal for those with sensitive skin. Both the rice and the skin help soothe the skin and cleanse it, without damaging it.

Ingredients  

• 2 cups of water (500 ml).
• 1 tablespoon of cow’s milk (10 ml).
• 1 tablespoon of pure honey (10 g).
• 6 tablespoons of whole brown rice (120 g).
• 1/2 cup of brown rice powder – the rice must contain the bran – (50 g).

Preparation

• Cook the 6 tablespoons of brown rice with plenty of water.
• Grind the 50 grams of rice and beat together with the cooked rice until obtaining a smooth cream.
• The water will be used to leave the lumps behind as much as possible.
• Add the spoon of pure honey and mix.
• Then, with all the ingredients correctly mixed, add the tablespoon of milk and beat.
• Once everything is well mixed and a cream has been achieved, let it rest until cool.
• Apply with firm but circular movements on the skin of the face. Rinse with lukewarm water.

3. Rice and oat scrub

This is another of the rice scrubs that provides softness to the skin. In addition, it is perfect for pampering the skin, as it helps to relieve redness and inflammation that it may present.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of rice (200 g).
• 1/2 cup of oatmeal (130 g).
• 4 cups of drinking water (1 liter).
• 5 drops of essential oil preferably.

Preparation

• If the rice is not organic, it would be best to wash it.
• Let the rice and oatmeal soak for a minimum of 6 hours.
• Strain and squeeze well to remove all the water.
• Add the drops of essential oil, mix by hand. You are done!
• Store it in a glass container and keep it refrigerated.

4. Scrub with rice flour

The known benefits of this cereal do not only come from the grain. In ground presentation (as flour) its properties are maintained. Learn how to make a scrub at home.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of rice flour (30 g).
• 4 tablespoons of water (60 ml).

Preparation

• Mix the rice flour with the water until it forms a compact paste. To achieve this, stir the two ingredients with the help of a spoon.

• Apply the resulting mask on a clean face and let it work for about 10 minutes.
• After that time, remove the compound with plenty of warm water and begin to show off a wonderful skin.

5. Scrub of sugar grains with rice

In the popular sphere it is often said that sugar is a good exfoliator for the skin. However, it is true that it could grate if applied with sudden movements, since the grains are very rough, so it must be used in minimal quantities or substituted with oatmeal.

Ingredients 

• 3 small cups of water (300 ml).
• 6 tablespoons of white rice (120 g).
• Refined white sugar (1 g).

Preparation

• It is a container, enter the cups of water and the tablespoons of sugar.
• Cook the 6 tablespoons of rice over low heat. After the preparation is ready, wait for it to cool.
• Mix the ingredients very well, using a whisk. Let it rest for about 1 hour.
• Apply it to your face and begin in circular motions, then rinse.

6. Milk and rice as scrubs

This blend is said to be perfect for hydrating and removing excess oil and dead skin cells. Both milk and rice will help nourish the skin, soften it and make it look better.

Ingredients

• 1 glass of liquid milk (250 ml).
• 1/2 tablespoon of rice (10 g)

Preparation

• Include all the ingredients in a bowl, mix without cooking for 10 minutes.
• Then, apply it to your face with your hands and firmly begin to massage in a circular motion.
• Rinse with plenty of water, and repeat if you consider necessary.

If you have doubts about how to carry out exfoliation or in general skin care, it is best to go to your dermatologist. The professional will give you the most pertinent indications, according to your skin type.