If you’ve never heard of mixing rice and yeast, you’re in for a surprise. This simple combo was often used by our grandmothers for both internal health and external beauty. It’s natural, easy to make, and can be used in multiple ways — as a drink, a face mask, or even a gentle hair rinse.
🌾 Why Rice and Yeast?
🍚 Rice
- Rich in B vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants
- Nourishes skin and improves gut health
- Known for its skin-brightening and anti-aging effects
🧫 Yeast (nutritional or fresh baker’s yeast)
- Packed with B-complex vitamins
- Supports healthy skin, hair, and nails
- Aids digestion and boosts natural energy
🥣 Recipe for Fermented Rice Water with Yeast (for drinking or hair/skin use):
Ingredients:
- ½ cup white or brown rice
- 2 cups water
- ½ teaspoon fresh or dry baker’s yeast (not active dry for baking – just a pinch)
Instructions:
- Rinse the rice well and place in a glass jar.
- Add 2 cups of room temperature water.
- Stir in the yeast.
- Cover loosely and let it sit at room temperature for 24–48 hours to ferment.
- Strain the liquid and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
✅ How to Use:
🥤 Drink (small amounts only!)
- Take ¼ cup once a day to support gut health, energy, and skin from within
- Not recommended for children or people with yeast sensitivity
💆♀️ Hair Rinse
- Pour over clean hair, leave for 5 minutes, then rinse
- Strengthens hair and adds shine
🧖♀️ Face Toner or Mask Base
- Apply with a cotton pad or mix with clay/yogurt
- Helps tighten pores, soften skin, and improve clarity
⚠️ Notes:
- This is a mildly fermented drink, not meant for long storage or overconsumption
- If it smells bad or too sour, discard and make a fresh batch
- Always do a skin test before applying to face or scalp
Final Thought
Your grandmother was onto something special! Mixing rice and yeast creates a natural, multi-use tonic that supports beauty and wellness — from the inside out. It’s one of those old, forgotten secrets that feels brand new again. 🍚🌿💧
