Besides Brightening, Rice also Has Other Benefits for the Skin

Dream - Rice water is often used to care for the skin. Not only used in its natural form made at home, rice water is now also contained in skincare products.

Although it is easy to make or obtain, rice water has many benefits for skin health. According to Healthline, the use of rice water can brighten the skin even though it has not been scientifically proven.

A study in 2013 also proved that rice water can alleviate the adverse effects of sun exposure and soothe the skin. You can also use it to increase collagen production and prevent aging processes, such as the appearance of wrinkles and sagging.

People with eczema and those who experience rashes or inflammation on the skin can also use rice water to conceal and eliminate their effects. Thus, the skin will still look smooth.

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Rice that is processed into various formulas can contain beneficial chemicals for the skin, such as amino acids, ceramides, vitamin B, antioxidants, and other minerals. All of these contents can calm, moisturize, nourish, brighten, maintain elasticity, and strengthen skin cells.

Now, rice water or skincare products containing rice can be found in various products. Starting from masks, toners, serums, to creams. You can try the I'm From Rice Range which consists of rice masks, toners, serums, and creams if you want to get various benefits of rice.

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The four vegan-certified products have been sold on Sociolla, Shopee, and Tokopedia with prices ranging from Rp354-405 thousand.

These 3 Treatments Can Make Skin Tone More Even

Dream - One of the criteria for a perfect facial appearance is an even skin tone. It sounds easy, but actually making the skin tone even is not as easy as flipping the palm of the hand.

One of the problems that can make the skin tone uneven is hyperpigmentation. This problem is experienced by many people. Hyperpigmentation can occur due to acne scars, sun exposure, and hormonal influences.

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Therefore, you must prevent acne scars, use sunscreen regularly, and control estrogen hormones to maintain skin tone.

In addition, you can take various other efforts to maintain an even skin tone and fade hyperpigmentation spots.

According to  Skincare.com, here are some efforts that can be done to make the skin tone more even.

1. Using Exfoliators and Skin Brighteners

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Skin doctor, William Kwan, revealed that exfoliating and using products that contain brighteners can gradually fade hyperpigmentation. Of course, you must ensure that the products used are suitable and safe for your skin condition.

2. Using Retinol

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Using retinol is very effective in concealing hyperpigmentation caused by sun exposure. However, the use of retinol must also be accompanied by the application of sunscreen regularly.

This is because retinol has side effects that make the skin more sensitive to sun exposure. Therefore, you must ensure the use of sunscreen every 2 hours with a minimum SPF of 15.

Pay attention to the concentration of retinol used. Make sure you don't use it in a high concentration. Use retinol with a concentration of 0.1-0.5 if you want to try it.

3. Using Sunscreen

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Using sunscreen is the key to maintaining an even skin tone. Use broad-spectrum sunscreen with sufficient SPF and PA ++++ to protect the skin from UVA and UVB rays.

Optimally protect the skin by wearing covered clothing and accessories such as hats and sunglasses to keep your skin free from various problems caused by sun exposure, such as hyperpigmentation.