Forget the filter – your new secret to "glass skin" is in... rice? Learn the recipes for a DIY serum and cream that will turn your bathroom into a personal beauty laboratory.
If you haven't managed to catch those mythical ones yet “glass skin” If you're looking for a complexion that's as smooth as porcelain and shines like a shiny TikTok filter - without the filter - then we've got a real (rice) secret for you. In this article, we reveal how to make a serum and cream out of a few everyday ingredients that will give your skin a reason to shine. Bonus? Your wallet will be almost as unscathed as yours. collagen.
1. Rice serum for “glass skin”
What you need:
- 1 tablespoon raw rice
- Aloe vera gel (buy it – natural is great, but preservatives are the winners in terms of longevity)
- Glycerin
- Rose water
- Sandalwood essential oil
Instructions:
- Clean the rice – thoroughly. Then soak it in 2 tablespoons of water for 15–20 minutes.
- Drain the rice water. – don't spill it! This is your liquid treasure.
- In another bowl, mix 1/2 tablespoon of aloe vera gel, 9–10 drops of glycerin, and 1 tablespoon of rose water.
- Add 3-4 drops of sandalwood oil – because your skin deserves a little luxury.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of rice water. If the serum is too thick, add a little more liquid – the goal is a light, silky consistency.
- Pour the mixture into a dropper bottle. Not only does it look fancy on your shelf, it's also practical.
How do you use the serum?
Twice a day, religiously: Morning and evening, after cleansing your face, apply 5–6 drops to your face and gently pat in with your fingers.
Pro tip: In the morning, apply a vitamin C serum first (antioxidants, darling!), then a rice serum. This duo is like Beyonce and Jay-Z – perfect and protected from oxidative stress.
Why does it work?
- Rice water + sandalwood = brighter complexion and zen for your skin.
- Aloe vera and glycerin = deluxe moisturizing.
- Vitamin C + rice = anti-aging power duo.
Rice cream for “glass skin”
Because one DIY is never enough, here's an anti-aging cream - soft, fragrant and all-natural. If you're into serums, this cream will be the one to end your routine like a good Netflix finale.
Ingridients:
- 4 tablespoons white rice
- 2–3 tablespoons of aloe vera gel
- A few drops of rose essential oil
- 2 vitamin E capsules
- Fresh water
Instructions:
- First, rinse the rice well (again: rice doesn't like dust). Then soak it for at least an hour.
- Cook the rice until it becomes soft and creamy – yes, almost like baby food.
- Strain and save the “rice paste”, rich in vitamins and minerals.
- Put 2–3 tablespoons of aloe vera gel, a few drops of rose oil and squeeze the contents of two vitamin E capsules into a jar.
- Stir in the cooked rice and blend into a smooth, silky texture.
- The refrigerator is your new beauty corner – the cream will last there for up to 10 days.
Epilogue: Skin that outshines Instagram filters
Now you have two secret weapons for glowing, youthful skin. Your mirror will finally stop asking if you got 8 hours of sleep (or 4) and people will ask, “What are you using?!” Smile, wink, and say: Rice. Homemade rice.
