Did you know that drinking Sake is good for your skin???? The Japanese perceive sake as their "Fountain of Youth." They drink it to achieve beautiful skin and some will go as far as bathing in it to prevent the effects of aging. But what is it about sake that makes skin so silken and beautiful?
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Sake is made from rice, a staple in the Japanese diet. The high nutrient content of rice includes the B complex of vitamins and minerals. Externally it can be used as an exfoliant or in a spritzer to hydrate the skin. It can also be used in a bath, if you are not inclined to drink it.
The fermentation process entails removing the hull and germ from unmilled rice. The rice is then steamed and fermented using yeast and bacteria. The process breaks the rice down to a low molecular weight, allowing the molecules to deeply penetrate the skin down to the keratin layer.
Home recipe: Try this simple recipe. Boil Japanese rice (Oryza sativa var. Japonica) making sure the rice is covered by at least 1 inch of water. Your will be using the water, so you want to ensure the rice does not absorb it all. Strain the water from the rice, let it cool, and use it as a face wash or wash your hair with it.
The rice water acts as a toner, reduces the appearance of pores, and adds shit to your hair. And while you are boiling the rice, why not enjoy a cup of sake? Maybe you will experience twice the benefit!
From Associated Skin Care Professionals, written by Shelley Burns, Doctor of naturopothatic medicine.
Posted: by Lilly Rivera BridalGal Multi Cultural Beauty, www.bridalgal.com
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