“Japanese” Mask To Rejuvenate The Face

Have you ever wondered if it is possible to rejuvenate your face? Obviously, miracles do not exist, but what we can achieve is to give our face more luminosity, more tone and more elasticity.

An effective and simple remedy is to use this inexpensive “Japanese” mask. do you want to know what is it about?

Benefits of rice to rejuvenate the face

We all spend a lot of money on cosmetics and creams for our personal care. In our space we have often talked about such beneficial elements as avocado, grapes or aloe vera for the care of our beauty.

However, in this article we want to introduce an element so basic that, probably, you had not taken into account until now: rice.

It is a very traditional cereal within the oriental feminine world. Some of its benefits are:

• Toning for the skin: it contains an element called inositol, responsible for the renewal of the skin.
• It is rich in vitamin B: vitamin B offers many benefits for our body. In fact, its deficiency can cause hair loss and skin problems, according to this research carried out by the Institute of Hepatology and Immunology of Cuba.
• Exfoliating : brown rice contains phytic acid, a very beneficial element for the care of our skin whose functions we will break down in the next paragraph.
• Soothes tanned skin by UVA rays:  According to this study by the University of Kragujevac, rice water could alleviate the damage caused by the effect of the sun.

We have talked about phytic acid, but what is this element? Phytic acid is an antioxidant capable of inhibiting a protective enzyme for skin pigments, trinokinase.

In this way, it would participate in the depigmentation of chronic spots, like the already mentioned vitamin B,  reducing those caused, especially by acne. Therefore, it purifies, tones and reduces these types of spots. It is important that, before using it, we consult a dermatologist, especially if we are already undergoing a treatment.

“Japanese” mask to rejuvenate the face

As we have explained, the “Japanese” mask will have rice as a basic element in its composition. To obtain results we must apply the mask twice a week. It is recommended that, if in doubt, we go to the dermatologist.

If you wish, you can complement this mask with your usual creams, to achieve better results. It is, therefore, a simple way to obtain benefits in the most economical way possible.

1. What do I need to make it?

Our mask to rejuvenate the face will need the following elements:

• 3 tablespoons of organic brown rice:  you can find it in specialized natural stores. That it is organic means that it is free of pesticides or chemical elements. That way, we can get all
• 1 tablespoon and a half of distilled water .
• 2 tablespoons of avocado.
• 1/2 tablespoon of honey, which, according to this study carried out by the Cira García Central Clinic, is healing.

2. How do I make my mask to rejuvenate my face?

Making the mask to rejuvenate the face is very simple. The first thing to do, despite being very little, is to cook the rice. It is important to apply the freshly made mask to take full advantage of the benefits of its ingredients.

Once the rice is cooked, drain it but do not throw the water away. What we will do now is take the rice and, in a container, add the avocado and honey. With the help of a spoon we have to stir well to create a homogeneous and fine paste. When it is ready, we will apply it to our skin.

It is important to let the mask work for at least 15 to 20 minutes. Later, when you remove it, take a cotton ball and wipe your face with the rice water that we had separated when we cooked the rice and drained it. In this way, we try to exfoliate the skin and remove small spots and impurities.

As you can see, this mask of Japanese origin is very complete, simple and inexpensive. We benefit from all the properties of the rice and the water left over after cooking. If you prepare this remedy twice a week, you can get very good results. Test it!