Discover surprising beauty benefits of leftover cooking water
Did you know that the water left over from cooking rice, pasta, or potatoes has many valuable uses? It's rich in nutrients beneficial for our beauty. So next time, don't pour it down the sink.
Rice water, remaining after cooking rice, is rich in vitamins and proteins, which can be great for hair care. By using it as a rinse, you'll quickly notice your strands are shinier and have more volume.
Rice water for hair - how does it work?
Preparing a rice rinse is quite simple. It's best to use jasmine or brown rice. Cooking it without salt yields water whose milky tint is a sign of its nutritional value. after straining the rice, dilute the rice water with more water in a proportion of a few tablespoons per cup.
Pour this prepared concoction over your hair after washing. You'll quickly notice that your hair becomes stronger, healthier, and gains a beautiful shine. Additionally, rice water serves excellently as a facial toner. It helps lighten discolourations, 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?
On the other hand, 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, for example, 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, it's worth soaking them, applying your favourite mask, and then rinsing. Such treatments will help hair (thanks to the starch) better absorb nutrients, making it soft to the touch.
