Rice powder 30 g

Rice powder: a natural ingredient for face and hair

Rice powder, the second name of which is rice starch (Reisita natural from Agrana), is a rheology modifier, adsorbent and thickener, and is an ideal alternative to the use of talc in mineral cosmetics recipes. Rice powder provides good glide and silkiness, makes the face “porcelain”, suitable for dry and oily skin. Because rice starch is fine and lightweight, translucent, slowly absorbs sebum and leaves the skin matte, it is favored by makeup artists and photographers. Rice powder is often used in dry shampoo recipes, as a natural powder for babies and as a component of the water phase of emulsions for a delicate texture.

What are functional fillers and why are they used? The answer to this question in the article “Functional fillers in cosmetics”. And we told about the use of rice powder in mineral cosmetics in the article “How to make mineral cosmetics”.

Characteristics of the component and how to use

INCI: Oryza Sativa Starch

Dosage: 1-100%

Solubility: dispersed in the base or mixed with dry ingredients. For introduction into an emulsion as a thickener, rice starch should be added to the aqueous phase and then heated in a water bath, stirring occasionally. It can also be added at the end to the cooled emulsion as a functional filler.

Storage: in a dark, dry place, in a tightly closed container at room temperature. Avoid contact with moisture.

Cosmetic properties in cosmetics

Health properties of rice powder consist in its ability to heal inflammatory processes, retain moisture inside the epidermis, increase the productivity of collagen in the skin, regeneration. All these properties improve the condition of the skin, help to preserve its youth and health. Rice powder itself has no color, but its application can give the effect of skin brightening. Rice powder can be a base component or a care component of mineral cosmetics. Due to its properties it can be used as a base (primer) under makeup or a caring night powder. Rice powder is used for making loose and pressed powders, bases, correctors, blushes, bronzers, cosmetic masks, balms and creams.

Powdered rice is rich in nutrients, namely:

• Protein, since the composition is gluten-free - good for allergy sufferers.
• Complex carbohydrates: helps to soften and moisturize the skin. Structurizer, helps to thicken preparations (emulsions, gels, lotions, serums, etc.).
• Lipids: softening and nourishing.
• Lecithin - phospholipid, has a pronounced effect on the restoration of skin defense functions.
• Micronutrients: potassium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, calcium, iodine and selenium.
• B vitamins: thiamine, riboflavin, B3 and B6; vitamin PP, carotene, vitamin E.

 
What rice powder does when added to your recipe

• Deeply moisturizes and softens the skin;
• Evens out the complexion and fights pigmentation;
• Stimulates tissue regeneration;
• Smoothes wrinkles and rejuvenates the skin;
• Cleanses and whitens the skin;
• Relieves irritation and soothes the skin;
• Makes the skin smooth and matte.
• It is an excellent protection against ultraviolet rays.

 
Application Features

Rice powder is used as a component of mineral cosmetics, for the preparation of face masks or shampoos for hair, as well as a stand-alone product. Cosmetologists recommend applying rice powder to absorb sebum secretion during the day, as well as to powder the face at night to get all the cosmetic properties of rice, which we mentioned above. Many cosmetic companies have released a line of rice-based powder powder, and such products are highly popular.

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