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Among the latest beauty innovations to go viral on social media?

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Meg Jordan

Rice water for skin.

But the use of rice water for skin certainly isnt new.

In fact, the ancient ingredient has long been used in Asia both as a skincare andhaircare ingredient.

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The research also shows that these rice-derived ingredients may benefit multiple dermatological conditions.

In other words, using rice-derived ingredients like rice water on the skin can certainly have benefits.

You may notice a mattifying effect that improves the appearance of pores, as well as anexfoliatingquality.

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Even better, rice water is an easy and affordable do-it-yourself home treatment that doesnt contain unnatural chemicals.

What kind of rice is best for rice water?

Common rice is usually refined and lacking nutrientswhich does not guarantee a beneficial release to the epidermis.

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The milky water that remains can then be applied as a toner or face mask.

Korean beauty influencer Ava Lee, who uses the handle @glowwithava onTikTokandInstagram, takes it a step further.

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