Are you experiencing excessive hair loss? Rice water has been a secret ingredient used in Indian haircare for centuries. It is rich in antioxidants that help nourish hair follicles. It reduces hair breakage and makes hair look shiny. Tap to read how to make rice water conditioner!
Why Rice Water For Hair?
Rice water contains vitamins, proteins, and amino acids, which help deeply nourish nair follicles. It helps reduce hair breakage.
Ingredients
Two cups of rice, two cups of water, one tablespoon of coconut oil, and one tablespoon of aloe vera gel.
Soak and Ferment
Soak the rice for 20-30 minutes. Drain the water and cover the water with a muslin cloth for 48 hours. This will ferment the rice water.
How to prepare?
Combine rice water with coconut oil, and aloe vera gel and add it to a mixer. Blend the mixture until smooth and creamy.
How to use?
Massage your scalp with rice water shampoo and then apply the rice water conditioner. Leave it for 5-10 minutes and rinse it with lukewarm water.
When to apply?
Use this rice water conditioner twice or thrice a week. Apply this after shampooing to nourish your hair.
Benefits
Rice water conditioner helps deeply hydrate and nourish the hair follicles. It is rich in amino acids that help prevent dandruff and itchy scalp.
Information credits
A study by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) shows that fermented rice water contains antioxidants that repair hair follicles. However, it is always advisable to do a patch test before applying it directly to the scalp.