A few years ago, rice oil, the beneficial properties of which are in no way inferior to olive, corn or sesame seeds, was popular exclusively on the Asian continent. But today it is quite widely used in domestic culinary, medicine and even cosmetology. After reading this article, you will understand how this product is so useful.
A few words about production technology
It should be understood that to make vegetable oil (rice) at home is almost unrealistic. This unique product with a subtle characteristic aroma is a yellowish oily liquid. It is not obtained from the cereal itself, but from bran, which is peeled off before packaging. During the production process, a golden yellow layer located between the protective film of the core is pressed and cold pressed.
What is included in rice oil?
This valuable product is considered one of the best sources of many beneficial substances, including vitamins A, E, B and PP. By analogy with other vegetable oils, it is rich in fatty acids such as oleic (about 46%), linoleic (about 36%) and linolenic (not more than 1%). In addition, it contains a sufficient amount of squalene, tocopherol, gamma-oryzonol and tocotrienol. All these substances are considered good antioxidants that protect the human body from the harmful effects of free radicals.
In addition, rice oil, whose properties are due to the high content of stearic and palmitic acid, has a beneficial effect on blood cholesterol. And the anti-inflammatory effect is explained by the presence of phytosterols in the composition of this product. These substances not only fight against carcinogens, but also help to increase the regenerative properties of the skin, normalize water balance and strengthen cell membranes. It is also important that in the composition of this product there are no impurities that could cause an allergic reaction.
Rice oil: useful properties and contraindications
This product has a unique composition that distinguishes it against the background of other vegetable oils. It is recommended for people suffering from various skin, oncological and cardiovascular diseases. It prevents the development of benign and malignant neoplasms, slows the intense aging of the skin, lowers cholesterol, restores blood circulation and strengthens the immune system.
Today, an increasing number of people consume rice oil. Contraindications to the use of this unusually valuable product are limited to individual intolerance. Also, it should not be added to the diet of people who have problems with the digestive tract. In other words, it cannot be used during exacerbation of pancreatitis, cholecystitis, gastritis and peptic ulcer.
How is it used in cooking?
High-quality rice oil, the beneficial properties and contraindications of which are described just above, has a thick viscous consistency. It can significantly improve the taste of pastries and salads. Due to the fact that after it does not remain stable burning, it is actively used for frying meat.
Among other things, it is considered a dietary product. Calorie content of rice oil is only 884 cal / 100 grams.
Use in medicine
Due to the unique properties of this product, it is actively and fairly successfully used to treat many diseases. So, rice oil has an immunomodulating, regenerating and anti-inflammatory effect. But one of its main advantages is hypoallergenicity.
Oil made from rice bran helps to eliminate toxins. Vitamin E, which is part of it, interferes with the activity of free radicals, and fatty acids are beneficial for the cardiovascular system.
Application in cosmetology
In this area, the protective, strengthening, regenerating and anti-aging properties of rice oil are especially appreciated. The first cosmetic power of this product was appreciated by Japanese women. They are well aware of the smoothing and whitening effect of rice oil. In addition, from this product you can make homemade hygienic soap that is best suited for facial skin care.
Pure rice oil can be used not only as an independent cosmetic product. It is often added to masks and night creams. It is perfectly absorbed into the skin without leaving the slightest sign of oily sheen.
This product is successfully used not only for face care, but also for hands. To strengthen the nail plate, it is enough to carefully massage it with a cotton swab dipped in oil made from rice bran.
This product is also actively used to restore the beauty and shine of hair. In order to restore curls to their former health, it is enough to regularly apply a mask on them made from one egg yolk, two tablespoons of mayonnaise and one tablespoon of rice oil. The resulting mixture is applied to the hair, which is wrapped in a towel for greater effect. After an hour, the mask is washed off with warm water and ordinary shampoo.
Beauty recipes using rice oil
As already mentioned above, this product is part of all kinds of cosmetics. Those who do not have the opportunity to buy expensive caring masks and creams, you can cook them yourself. To date, there are many home recipes in which rice oil appears.
For massage, the product prepared on the basis of this product with the addition of peach seed extract is the best suited.
For weak hair, you can apply a gentle caring mask. To prepare it, you need to add one egg yolk to a mixture of 10 ml of rice oil and 200 ml of kefir. The resulting mass should be heated to 37-38 degrees and applied to curls. To obtain the maximum possible effect, it is recommended to wrap the head with polyethylene and wrap a towel. Hold the mask for at least an hour. After this time, you need to wash your hair with warm water and ordinary shampoo, suitable for your hair type.
Owners of dry and constantly flaky skin of the hands can be recommended to lubricate it with a rather unusual product consisting of rice bran oil, walnut extract and aloe. To this interesting composition, you can add only a few drops of lavender and bergamot oil. The finished mixture must be thoroughly rubbed into the skin of the hands, not forgetting about the nails and cuticle. This tool has an antiseptic, nourishing and moisturizing effect. Those who wish to maintain the strength and beauty of the nails can be advised to rub pure rice bran oil into them daily for several weeks.
An excellent alternative to the purchased night cream will be a hand-made mixture consisting of 20 ml of rice oil, 10 ml of jojoba extract and cocoa. To give the product a pleasant aroma, you can add a few drops of pink or mint ether to it.
Rice oil: reviews
Those who have already managed to evaluate this useful product are convinced of its beneficial properties. Many housewives have successfully replaced them with ordinary vegetable oil. And women who add it to the composition of home cosmetics, claim that it not only tones, nourishes and moisturizes the skin, but also tightens the oval of the face. Many ladies claim that the body scrub, prepared on the basis of rice bran oil, allows you to get rid of cellulite, stimulates blood circulation and significantly improves the condition of the skin.