The Rice-based Body Scrub

After applying the scrubs with rice, it is important to finish with a good moisturizer so that the skin does not dry excessively.

The body scrub remains a timeless beauty. We have already given you countless body scrub recipes to get silky and flawless skin. You will find recipes based on fruits, flowers or salt, but you have surely never found one based on rice.

You should know that rice powder has been used for centuries by Asian women to enhance beauty.

This is because rice has exceptional properties which include:

• Anti aging effects
• Absorption of excess sebum
• Anti-inflammatory properties
• Natural skin whitening
• Reduce sun burns

With these benefits, we are sure that you already want to discover some recipes for body scrubs with rice, for amazing skin. Ready?

1. Body scrub to soften the skin

The first of the rice scrubs is ideal for skin that has not received care for a few months. Rice exfoliates, purifies and remineralizes your skin in minutes.

For their part, honey and coconut oil act as natural moisturizers and softeners.

In addition, we recommend doing the exfoliation during the shower and after the soap to keep the skin clean. This way the skin will be silky smooth with just a three minute massage.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of semi-solid rice powder (200 g)
• 1/4 cup of brown sugar (50 g)
• 4 tablespoons of organic honey (100 g)
• 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (15 g)

Preparation

• Mix all the ingredients until a homogeneous mixture is obtained. After cleansing your body with soap and rinsing it, apply the exfoliator using a light circular massage.
• Then rinse it off with lukewarm water.
• Finally, apply a moisturizer if your skin is very dry. Otherwise, coconut oil and honey are enough.

Use this exfoliant once a week.

2. Rice-based mask to balance sebum and shine

The second of the scrubs with rice is designed specifically for the face and oily skin. However, you can also apply it to areas of your body that have acne issues or fatigue.

It is a mask rich in vitamins and antioxidants that nourish the skin and fight the effects of stress.

Orange and rice powder will remove excess fat. Meanwhile, yogurt, apples and cherries provide the right amount of hydration.

Ingredients

• 1 orange
• 2 tablespoons of rice powder (20 g)
• 1/2 ripe apple
• 3 cherries
• 2 tablespoons of cold yogurt (40 g)
• 1 ice cube

Preparation of the body scrub

• Mix the rice and fruit until you get a creamy paste.
• Then add the cold yogurt and mix well.
• Apply the mask to clean face and let it sit for 30 minutes.
• Then wash it off with cold water.
• Finally, close the pores by passing an ice cube.

3. Rice water to even out skin tone

One-third of rice-based body scrubs is an easy tonic to prepare. In addition to fighting against fat and acne, it helps to unify the skin.

It is an ideal product to fight against the darkening of the more problematic areas such as the armpits and the crotch.

If you use this exfoliant on the face or in areas of the body exposed to the sun, apply sunscreen. This way you will prevent the spots from becoming visible and larger.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup of raw rice (100 g)
• 1 cup of lukewarm water (250 ml)
• 3 tablespoons of lemon juice (30 ml)

Preparation of the body scrub

• Soak the rice in water overnight.
• In the morning, remove the rice grains and add the lemon juice to the water.
• Then refrigerate the water with the lemon for an hour.
• Then, wet a cotton ball in water and apply it on your face or dark areas.
• Finally, let stand 30 minutes and rinse with fresh water.

4. Rice body scrub to remove redness

Reddened skin tends to look tired and old. Therefore, the use of daily sunscreen is essential to keep the skin looking young and alive.

• Rice flour will remove dead cells and promote the creation of new cells.
• The milk will provide nutrients that soften the skin and calm the burning sensation if there is one.
• Cocoa butter provides antioxidants which give a youthful and smooth appearance.

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup rice flour (70 g)
• 1/2 cup of cold milk (125 ml)
• 3 tablespoons of cocoa butter (60 g)

Preparation of the body scrub

• Mix the three ingredients until you obtain a smooth paste.
• Then apply it to clean skin and let sit for 20 minutes.
• Finally, rinse with cold water.

5. Rice and baking soda body scrub

If your skin is completely normal and you just want a scrub that cleanses deeply, try this one.

The baking soda extracts the impurities that build up and completely cools the skin.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of lukewarm water (250 ml)
• 2 tablespoons of baking soda (20 g)
• 2 tablespoons of ground rice (20 g)

Preparation of the body scrub

• Mix the water with the baking soda.
• When the mixture is homogeneous, add the rice and mix well.
• Rinse off with lukewarm water and apply your moisturizer.

Enjoy these body scrubs with rice for dreamy skin. As you can see, thanks to their softness, it is possible to apply them on the face and on the body.

Which one will you test?