Don't pour it down: Surprising beauty uses of cooking water
Did you know that the water left over from cooking rice, pasta, or potatoes has many valuable uses? It's rich in ingredients beneficial for our beauty. So next time, don't pour it down the sink.
Rice water, which remains after cooking rice, is rich in vitamins and proteins that can be great for hair care. By using it as a rinse, you'll quickly notice your hair becomes shinier and has more volume.
Rice water for hair - how does it work?
You can prepare a rice rinse very quickly. It's best to use jasmine or brown rice. Cooking it without salt yields a milky-tinted water, which signifies its nutritional value. You can use it after straining the rice. Dilute it with water, using a few tablespoons per cup.
Pour this prepared concoction over your hair after washing. You'll soon notice that your hair becomes stronger, healthier, and gains a beautiful shine. Additionally, rice water serves excellently as a facial toner. It helps lighten discolorations, adds radiance to the skin, firms it, and smooths it, reducing the visibility of pores.
Do you pour out the water after cooking potatoes or pasta?
The water left after cooking potatoes is perfect for homemade baths. The starch contained in this water nourishes and smooths the skin, which is particularly useful for those dealing with rough skin, such as on elbows or knees. Just add a little to your bath.
Let's not forget about pasta water, which makes a great base for a hair conditioner. After washing your hair, soak it, apply your favorite mask, and then rinse. Such treatments will help hair, thanks to the starch, better absorb nutrients, making it soft to the touch.
