
What is Rice Water?

The Benefits
- Amino acids, the building blocks of protein
- B vitamins
- Inositol
- Vitamin E
- Minerals
- Antioxidents
These nutrients are said to promote:
- Easy detangling
- Increased shine
- Stronger hair
- Deferred greying
Too Much of a Good Thing
If you're sensitive to or overuse Rice Water, you may experience some undesirable effects. These can include:- Buildup
- Dryness
- Breakage
So, if you notice these effects discontinue to back off your Rice Water use!
Preparation
If you look online, you'll find approximately 15 million methods to prepare your Rice Water. Here are some basics to get you started.
Soaking
Soaking is the quickest way to make rice water.
To use this method:
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take ½ cup of uncooked rice
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rinse thoroughly
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place rice in a bowl with 2–3 cups of water
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leave to soak for 30 minutes
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strain the rice water into a clean bowl
Fermenting
By nature, fermented substances contain a higher amount of antioxidants which combat hair and skin cell damage. This is the reasoning behind the effectiveness of Fermented Rice Water.
To ferment rice water, follow steps 1–4 of the soaking method. Before straining, leave the rice water to stand at room temperature for up to 2 days, allowing it to ferment. Strain the rice water into a clean bowl before use.
Boiling
To make Boiled Rice Water, cover ½ cup of rice with double the water typically used for cooking. Cook the rice in boiling water and strain the rice water into a clean bowl and allow to cool before use.
Thank you for the brief history and different ways to make it. I’ve only seen the fermented way but may try to boil method