Wednesday, February 22

DIY Skincare: Homemade Glutinous Rice Powder Mask vs Sheet Masks

A lot of girls are very much into keeping their skin healthy by using face masks. Whether it's a leave-on mask, a rinse-off kind or opting for the no-fuss sheet mask. It's also a great way to feel like you're being responsible about your skin, but it's not so rigorous since you get to do it 2-3 times a week. Great for the lazy bones!

I always feel relaxed when I have it on because it means I get a lot of reading done! But I got to thinking that despite the nutrients within a mask, we can read in the ingredients (for some brands that carry English translation) there is a lot of extra stuff like chemicals and artificial ingredients that are inside a sheet mask.

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Somehow it's kind of comforting that we can't read the ingredients list of some brands (Cant read Korean/Thai!) so we only see a bright fruit featured at the cover so makes us think it's from 100% fruit nutrient or concentrate, but I'm sure that somehow there's something inside it but at the same time leaves us in the dark! Good for you if you can read CHINESE:

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ETUDE HOUSE SHEET MASK: ME AND MY MASKING HABITS


I am an avid fan of face masks. I've tried quite a few from different big brands like The Face Shop, Etude House, Missha, FaceQ and My Beauty Diary. I use it once or twice a week if I have some masks stocked inside my compartment.
 
Here I am with my mask anyway, because I needed a boost to hydrate my skin which has been dulling so terribly due to me always being under the sun, staring for 8 hours infront of the PC and not having enough fluids everyday!

  

 

But I got to thinking that I should really stop depending on commercial masks. I googled some DIY face mask but I always find the ingredients kind of expensive (hello, strawberries are not in season all the time, lemons are terrible to be wasted and it costs pretty high these days, and we don't have pure/raw honey sitting prettily in our kitchen cupboard, okay?)


GOING FACE MASK D-I-Y (Do It Yourself)!

So what I did was first raid the pantry and saw a good deal of GLUTINOUS RICE POWDER left over from New Years! It wasn't expired yet so I was wondering if I could do something with it! :D

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I tried it out myself! This is a DIY Mask that was so basic and so elementary that it doesn't make sense why I don't make it into a weekly skin treat!

 

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT RICE FLOUR AND OTHER RICE PROPERTIES:

* Rice Flour is really good for blemishes, wrinkles and pigmentation. It is also known for its soothing and softening properties. (source)

* Its emollient and exfoliating properties keep skin cells healthy, while its Ceramide increases collagen production to make skin more supple and free of wrinkles. (source)

* You don't have to buy in to SK-II or other high end skincare brand which are expensive because it has Pitera properties. Rice naturally has Pitera. And according to SK-II's About Page, Pitera is "...derived from a unique yeast's fermentation, Pitera is a blend of vitamins, amino acids, minerals, and organic acids that work together to allow the skin's natural surface rejuvenation process to function at its prime, enhancing the renewal of the skin's outer layer.  Continued usage of Pitera leads to clearer looking, smoother skin."

So those are the reasons why I am definitely making my little Glutinous Rice Powder mask a weekly habit! It seems that it helps with my oily face somehow. I chose Glutinous powder because it was readily available, but not only that because it sticks on the face better than an ordinary rice powder. Glutinous is more sticky, so it tends to be like that.

Below is my findings:



SHEET MASK RICE MASK
Moisture Very Moisturizing; Highly due to the lotion-like serum. Light feeling, watery. Moisturizing but the rice powder is mixed with water so it feels thicker but it provides moisture continuously.
Fragrance Has fruity scent Has earthy, rice scent that is pleasant
Feel of the Mask Very cool on the face, breathable. It has some micro-scrubs but feels so good. Breathable.
Ease of Application Easy to apply, though some masks may be drippy. The masks, even if they are soaked, the fabric remained strong. Hard to apply since you will use all your hands and fingers. Make sure that your hands are EXTRA clean.
Removal of Mask No problem removing; especially when the masks really dry on the face. Easy to remove with washing it off with water. Very little trouble since it dissolves the second water touches it.

The RICE MASK gave me clean, fresh and clear looking skin!

I had blushing cheeks too, maybe from the powder which felt like micro scrubs.

I feel REVITALIZED! Ohyeaaa! XD



I am really more into organic skincare rather than commercial and chemical-dependent products that tend to be on the pricier side. But it's more than just a matter of having money to pay for it, but it boils down the things I want and don't want to put on my skin. I think I am going to be more adventurous in this new process of discovery!


Thank you so much for reading!
Stay healthy and safe~

8 comments:

Ashchronicles said...

aiish, this made me feel like I should stop relying on commercial mask as well. Have quite a few stocked up on a My Beauty Diary sale over here..lol.. I love DIY mask recipe but most of them are quite a pain in the ass to prepare..XD The last one I tried were the oat + honey one. not too bad but the oats clogged my sink so bad..lol.. this look quite easy to follow! thanks!

文学少女 (Literature Girl) said...

MyBeautyDiary is one of my favorite brands, I love their scents, omg! My faves are Bulgarian Rose and Japanese Cherry!

DEFINITELY pain in the ass use this RICE MASK since it gets to everywhere, your shirt, your desk, ugh! But its worth it for the purer nutrients.

Thanks for stopping by aisyah!

HippoGryph said...

Thank you, I have some rice powder in the cupboard, so I am going to try this! :)

HippoGryph said...

Thank you, I have some rice power in the cupboard, so I am going to try this! Cheers, HG

文学少女 (Literature Girl) said...

Hello HippoGryph!

That's great, I hope it works for you~

Intan said...

for me.i also diy mask.i put rice powder with green tea powder or with lemon,with cinnamon,sometime i put a little vit e oil.or olive oil.sometime i use yougurt with orange peel..i like the smell.its wonderfull..since preggy i care about product contain chemichal,especially salacylyc acid..so i prefer d.i.y hihi now i want diy pitera esen..no need to buy sk2 just need effort

Unknown said...

What is the difference between blended rice flour and glutinuous rice flour?

文学少女 (Literature Girl) said...

@Unknown - "What is the difference between blended rice flour and glutinuous rice flour?"

Rice Flour is ground from long-grain or medium-grain white rice. This rice is the type we commonly eat and make in our rice cookers. The rice grains are typically opaque.

Glutinous Rice Flour is ground from long-grain or short-grain sweet white rice and is also called Sweet Rice Flour. Sweet rice grains are typically solid white.

I think you can use both if you want to make a mask.