Expert weighs in on homemade skincare hack with rice, oats, and aloe vera
Siddhartha Jana
While there are several ways to get Korean glass skin, actress Juhi Parmar suggests a homemade gel that uses rice, oats, water, and aloe vera for natural moisturizing and nourishment.
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Soak rice overnight, then mix it with oats and water and let it sit for 10 minutes. Strain the water, add aloe vera gel to the mixture, and apply it to your skin.
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Juhi Parmar promotes this DIY gel as an at-home pampering treatment, saying it nourishes the skin and gives it a healthy sheen.
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Dermatologist Dr. Rinky Kapoor warns that this do-it-yourself trick might not help your skin and might result in allergic responses or other negative effects.
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Although moisturising, ingredients like rice and oats can clog pores if they are not completely cleaned out, which could result in acne breakouts.
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Although aloe vera is usually safe, it might trigger allergic responses, especially in people with sensitive or acne-prone skin.
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There is no scientific proof that this hack works, and further investigation is required to confirm its assertions.
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To assess possible risks and advantages and prevent negative consequences, it is imperative to see a doctor before attempting any new skincare tricks.