Do you want long and luscious hair? Rice water has been a secret ingredient used in Indian haircare for centuries. It is rich in antioxidants that help promote long hair and reduce dandruff. Tap to read how to make rice water shampoo!
Why Rice Water For Hair?
Rice water contains vitamins, proteins and amino acids, which help to clean the hair deeply. It helps reduce hair breakage.
Ingredients
Two cups of rice, two cups of water, one tablespoon of coconut oil, a teaspoon of amla powder, a teaspoon of reetha, a teaspoon of shikakai, and a teaspoon of tea tree oil.
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, amla powder, reetha, and shikakai. Boil the mixture on a medium flame. Let it cool down to room temperature and add tea tree to it.
How to use?
Massage your scalp with rice water shampoo from roots to tips. Leave it for 10-15 minutes and rinse it with lukewarm water.
When to apply?
Use this rice water shampoo twice or thrice a week. Apply this if you are facing excessive hairfall and dandruff.
Benefits
Rice water shampoo helps deeply cleanse the scalp and improves blood circulation. 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 reduce hair fall and dandruff. However, it is always advisable to do a patch test before applying it directly to the scalp.