rice for rice face mask

Do you want to achieve that luminous, flawless, even toned glass skin effect that all of us watch on social media. Then, use simple kitchen ingredient rice, used by K-beauty experts. And made these DIY Korean rice face masks at home for glass skin glow. 

Social media platforms like Instagram, You tube and Tik tok amplify the visibility of K-beauty trends. Influencers and fostering communities of skincare enthusiasts recommend Korean rice face masks for glass skin effect.  

And the reason why this visually appealing glass skin trend is gaining popularity? It is because it makes our skin dewy, smooth, flawless and radiant.  

What Is Rice Flour? 

Rice flour is a flour like wheat flour. In which, rice whole grains are grinded to form a powder. Rice is a whole grain like oats, wheat, corn and rye etc. These rice grains can be white or brown in color. These grains, like the other grains, have three parts i.e, bran, germ and endosperm. 

When you grind the rice grain, mostly we obtained the bran and the germ part. And the outermost and healthiest bran part has most of the antioxidants, ferulic acid, phytic acid and shows some anti-inflammatory properties. Due to these bio active components, rice flour or finely milled rice are mostly used in Korean skincare products. 

Benefits of rice for our skin

In the ever-evolving landscape of beauty and skincare, new trends always become the center of attention like the k- beauty trend. And in this Korean skincare trend, the use of rice water and rice face masks always become eye catcher due to their enormous benefits for our beauty, skin and hair. These rice face masks, whether they are commercial or homemade, give us hydration, and brightness and achieve your dream of having pores less, even toned and glowing skin like glass skin. 

Some of these benefits are given below: 

  • It removes excess oil from your skin due to the presence of rich content of rice starch in rice flour. 

  • It cleanses dirt and impurities and gently exfoliates your skin due to phytic acid. 

  • It makes your skin radiant and glowing and improves your skin complexion and overall skin health due to the presence of vitamin B, E and antioxidants. 

  • It protects your skin from sun damage due to the presence of ferulic acid and para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA) that are mostly found in sunscreens. Although there is not enough research to support this claim. 

  • It delays signs of pre-mature aging as Research shows that rice water contains antioxidants, shows antiaging properties, and elastase (enzyme whose primary role is to breakdown elastin) inhibitory effect. 

  • It shrinks and tightens your pores and even out your skin. 

  • It treats acne and post-acne inflammation due to antioxidant phytic acid (an alpha-hydroxy acid AHA). Studies also prove that phytic acid is helpful in treating acne like glycolic acid and salicylic acid. 

  • It also reduces dark spots and pigmentation. Studies also show that exposure to rice starch-containing bathwater leads to improved healing capacity of the damaged skin. 

Glass skin effect

”Glass skin” is a K-beauty skincare trend that epitomizes the pursuit of a dewy, luminous, smooth, even toned and pore less skin that looks and reflective like glass. 

This Korean glass skin can be achieved if you follow some skincare steps recommended by the Korean skincare specialists. Like using products that improve your skin’s hydration, radiance, exfoliation and nourishment. These products are cleansing oils, essences, serums, sheet masks, moisturizers, and use of sunscreens that one should include in your skincare regime. Most of these skincare products have hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinol, salicylic acid, glycolic acid, natural oils and botanical extracts to impart a glowing, hydrated and fresh look. 

DIY Rice Flour Face Mask Recipes For Glass Skin

Korean skin care involves a lot of steps and face mask is one of these main steps. We can easily make these DIY Korean rice face masks for achieving youthful and flawless glow. Some of these easy homemade rice flour face mask recipes are 

  1. Rice, Aloe vera And Milk Face Mask 
  2. Rice, Papaya And Yogurt Face Mask 
  3. Rice, Avocado And Honey Face Mask 
  4. Rice, Kiwi And Oats Face Mask 
  5. Rice, Banana And Milk Face Mask 
  6. Rice, Cucumber And Almond Face Mask 
  7. Rice, Pomegranate And Avocado Face Mask

1.Rice, Aloevera And Milk Face Mask

aloe vera and honey for mask

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon rice flour 

  • 1 tablespoon aloe vera gel 

  • 1-2 tablespoons milk 

  • 1 teaspoon raw honey 

Instructions

  1. Take a small clean bowl and add rice flour to it. 
  2. Then, add aloe vera gel, milk and honey to it. 
  3. Mix it well until it forms a smooth consistency. 
  4. Apply this mixture on your clean face and neck for 15 minutes. 
  5. Now, wash your face and neck with lukewarm water. 

Reason why it works

Ingredients Benefits
Aloe vera  Aloe vera contains antioxidants like vitamin C, vitamin E, and beta-carotene (a precursor of vitamin A) that improves the elasticity of the skin. It makes our skin firm and hydrating.   
Milk  Raw milk is rich in saturated fats, omega-3 fats, calcium, lactic acid, vitamins, and antioxidants that make your skin moisturized, nourished, and radiant. 
Honey  Honey helps in cell regeneration and gives a natural glow to our skin. It also restores moisture to our skin.   

2.Rice, Papaya And Yogurt Face Mask

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon rice flour 

  • 1 tablespoon fresh papaya pulp 

  • 1 tablespoon yogurt 

  • 1 tablespoon rose water 

Instructions

  1. In a clean container, add rice flour, yogurt and rose water and mix well. 
  2. Then, take out the papaya pulp and add to the mixture. 
  3.  Now, mix all the ingredients well and apply it to your clean face and neck. 
  4. Wait for 10-15 minutes and then wash off. 

Reason why it works

Ingredients  Benefits
Papaya   It hydrates our skin. It also removes redness and pigmentation. It de-tans our skin and reduces wrinkle formation. 
Yogurt  It contains zinc that helps in controlling oil production. It mildly exfoliates and lightens our skin tone. 
Rose water  Rose water is full of anti-inflammatory properties that cure our skin irritations, redness and gives you a cooling sensation. 

3.Rice, Avocado And Honey Face Mask: 

avocado and honey for rice face mask

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon rice flour 

  • 1 tablespoon fresh avocado pulp 

  • 1 teaspoon organic honey 

  • 1 tablespoon raw milk 

Instructions

  1. Peel a ripe avocado and then take out some of its pulp and mash it well. 
  2. Now in a clean container, add rice flour, and other remaining ingredients. 
  3. Mix all the ingredients well till you achieve a smooth texture. 
  4. Apply it on your clean face and neck and then wait for 15 minutes. 
  5. Wash your face with lukewarm water. 

Reason why it works

Ingredients  Benefits 
Avocado  Avocado is a great source of biotin that helps to cure dryness in our skin. It is also full of vitamin E that retains moisture and hydration in our skin. 
Honey  Honey protects us from sun damage and due to its anti-inflammatory properties, it cures skin irritations. It also provides hydration to our skin.   
Milk Milk is packed with proteins, fats and essential nutrients that help in the maintenance of moisture level in our skin. 

4.Rice, Kiwi And Oats Face Mask: 

kiwi

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon rice flour 

  • Half medium sized kiwi 

  • 1 tablespoon rolled oats 

  • 1 tablespoon yogurt 

Instructions:  

  1. Peel the kiwifruit and cut it into small pieces, then mash it with the help of a fork. 
  2. Now, in a small bowl, add rice flour, yogurt and finely chopped oats. 
  3. Mix all the ingredients well until it forms a smooth concoction. 
  4. Apply this mixture on your clean skin and then wait for 10-15 minutes. 
  5. Wash off. 

Reason why it works

Ingredients  Benefits 
Kiwi  Kiwi helps in skin rejuvenation as it is a powerhouse of antioxidants like vitamin C and E, phytochemicals, carotenoids, and phenolics that protect skin from oxidative damage and premature aging. 
Oats  It restores the skin’s natural PH level and moisture. Also, it contains vitamin B1, B2, B3, and B6 that are required for healthy and glowing skin. 
Yogurt  Yogurt contains lactic acid, which inhibits the production of an enzyme tyrosinase (an enzyme that produces melanin).  And melanin is the causative agent of dark skin toner. 

5.Rice, Banana And Milk Face Mask

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon rice flour 

  • 1/4th banana 

  • 1 tablespoon raw milk 

  • 1-2 drops frankincense essential oil 

Instructions

  1. In a clean bowl, add rice flour and milk and then mix them together. 
  2. Now, peel off the banana and mash the banana with the help of a fork. 
  3. Add the mashed banana to the above mixture and then add 1-2 drops of frankincense essential oil to it. 
  4. Mix all the ingredients well.  
  5. Apply this face pack on your clean face and neck for 15 minutes. 
  6. Rinse it off with lukewarm water. 

Reason why it works

Ingredients  Benefits 
Banana  Bananas are anti-aging as they contain vitamin C that promotes collagen production. The antioxidants in bananas fight with the free radicals that cause premature wrinkles and fine lines. 
Raw milk  It is rich in vitamin B, AHA, calcium, and antioxidants that nourish our skin. It cleanses our skin and cures acne. 
Frankincense essential oil  It has powerful anti-inflammatory properties that help to reduce inflammation in your skin. 

6.Rice, Cucumber And Almond Face Mask: 

cucumber and yogurt for face mask

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon rice flour 

  • Half medium sized cucumber 

  • 1 tablespoon almond powder 

  • 1 tablespoon yogurt 

Instructions

  1. Peel off the cucumber and take out the pulp. 
  2. Finely mash the cucumber pulp and then add all the remaining ingredients to it. 
  3. Mix all the ingredients properly till you get a smooth consistency. 
  4. Apply this homemade face pack on your clean skin and then wait for 10-15 minutes. 
  5. Wash off.

Reason why it works

Ingredients  Benefits 
Cucumber  Cucumber is 96% water that makes it perfect for increasing hydration level in our skin. 
Almond   It contains antioxidants like vitamin E that stave off oxidative stress and gives wrinkle-free skin. It also contains vitamin A that cures acne. 
Yogurt  Yogurt gives you moisturized and hydrated skin, as it contains lactic acid. It is a natural alpha-hydroxy acid, that helps to make our skin smooth, soft, and exfoliate it as well. 

In 2011, studies are conducted to assess, the in vitro and in vivo effects of yogurt face masks and they also confirm the increased moisture level in facial areas. 

Precautions

  • Always do a patch test before using homemade rice face masks to avoid any allergic reactions. 

  • Don’t use these homemade rice face masks daily as excessive use of rice on our skin leads to extreme dryness and flakiness. 

By using these DIY Korean rice face masks and by following Korean skincare steps, you can easily achieve glass skin goals. But be consistent with these skincare steps, if you always want to look radiant and flawless.  

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