Doctor Vikatan: Is Rice Water The Ultimate Answer For Skin And Hair Health?

Concerned reader has asked, "If it is okay to use Rice water for skin and hair, is it actually beneficial?"

Dr. Poornima, a well known cosmetologist and dermatologist from Chennai has given insightful answers.

In the pursuit of radiant skin and luscious locks, many turn to unconventional remedies. Rice water has emerged as a popular choice. But does it live up to the hype?

Viral Korean Beauty Secret: Rice Water

Using rice water for hair and skin is one of the most trending Korean beauty treatments in recent times. 

There is a tradition of using rice water for skin and hair since olden times in Indian culture as well. Rice water is used to dilute shikakai for hair. This water is rich in peptides and there are a lot of research articles to confirm the benefits of peptides for skin and hair.

Secret Potion For Youthfulness

Peptides are a kind of amino acids and proteins are made up of amino acids.Whether it is applied externally or internally, there is no doubt that it will give rewarding results. It increases the production of collagen which is responsible for youthfulness and elasticity of the skin.It protects the skin from a kind of stress called 'oxidative stress' . 

There is a lot of confirmation that peptides has the ability to prevent sun damage to the skin and DNA damage. The presence of peptides in this water is the reason behind its usage for beauty and skin care.But, are the peptides alone enough for your routine?

Rice Water As A Food Supplement

"It is best to use products that contain peptides in a form that penetrates into our skin and hair. The effect will be even greater when taken internally than when taken externally. You can use this water liberally to wash your face and hair. It does not have any side effects."