Acne is a fairly common skin disease in which a series of pimples or pimples appear due to the accumulation of sebum in the hair follicles that are under the skin. This condition can develop on both the face and other parts of the body and usually appears at puberty, although it can also be caused by a hormonal disorder, a poor diet or poor facial hygiene.
Whatever the reason, there are different natural remedies that fight acne effectively. One of them is rice-based masks, a food used for a long time in Asian cosmetics for its powerful properties for the skin. That is why in the following oneHOWTO article we will teach you how to make rice face masks for acne. Keep reading!
Rice has been used for years in Asian cosmetics as an ingredient in different products and treatments. In addition to being a very inexpensive food, rice is a very effective natural remedy to remove acne due to its following properties:
- Toning properties: rice has a high content of a substance called inositol, which gives it a powerful stimulating effect that activates the blood circulation of the skin. Thanks to this benefit, rice reduces clogging in the pores and, therefore, prevents the appearance of acne.
- Exfoliating properties: this food (especially its whole range) is rich in phytic acid, which is why it acts as a natural exfoliator that eliminates the accumulation of sebum in the follicles, with which the skin is gradually free of imperfections such as pimples and pimples.
- Antibacterial properties: the water produced with this product is considered a natural tonic that fights acne, since it has excellent antiseptic properties that disinfect and clean the skin affected by pimples.
- Whitening properties: its richness in vitamin B3 and some antioxidant substances make rice contain a powerful whitening effect that helps to eliminate the spots on the face caused by acne, thus showing a much more toned tone.
You may also be interested in How to Make a Rice Water Facial Toner.
Now that we know the different properties of this food to eliminate these unsightly pimples from the skin, below we explain with a simple step by step how to make a rice mask for acne.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of brown rice
- 2 tablespoons avocado juice
- Half a tablespoon of honey
Preparation and treatment
- First, although we know that it is a very small amount, you will have to cook the 3 tablespoons of brown rice until it has softened.
- Drain the rice without spilling the water and add it to a bowl along with the avocado and honey. Stir the ingredients with a spoon until you have formed a smooth paste.
- With the help of a spatula, apply the rice mask to the face, emphasizing the areas affected by acne.
- Let it act on the skin for 20 minutes and then remove the mask with the water that was left over from the rice. Apply it with the help of some cotton pads.
Use this treatment between 1 and 2 times a week until you notice results. For more information, you may also be interested in this other article on How to remove deep acne scars.
In addition to the previous mask, we can also use some of the following recipes with rice to reduce acne:
Rice flour mask for acne
In this mask, we will use ingredients as nutritious as honey, lemon and milk. Thanks to them, the remedy will have excellent antiseptic, whitening and moisturizing properties that will help us both to fight acne and to eliminate the spots it leaves on the face.
To prepare this mask, we will have to do the following:
- Add 3 tablespoons of rice flour to a container along with 2 cups of water.
- Then, stir everything little by little. Do it as well while adding it.
- Then you will have to add 2 large tablespoons of milk, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and a tablespoon of honey.
- Finally, stir everything until you get the mask.
Apply the remedy on the face with the help of a spatula, let it act for 10 minutes and then remove it with plenty of warm water. For more information, you can read this other article about Rice flour mask for stains.
Rice water mask for acne
Rice water is also a very effective and especially inexpensive remedy to gradually reduce acne, as it works as a facial toner.
To make rice water for acne, you will have to do the following:
- Add half a cup of organic rice to a pot along with a cup of distilled water.
- Then, let it cook for 20 minutes.
- Once you have strained and separated the rice from the water, you will have to apply this liquid on the face with some cotton pads.
- Let it work for 15 minutes on the face and then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Now that you know how to make a rice mask for acne, you may also be interested in this other oneHOWTO article about Beauty tips with rice.
