Achieving radiant, glass-like skin is easier than ever with this simple, homemade face serum and cream.

These two DIY skincare products work together to brighten your complexion, improve elasticity, and leave your skin looking youthful and luminous.

Why Rice?

The star ingredient in both recipes is rice, which contains gamma-oryzanol, an enzyme known for evening out skin tone and giving the skin a natural glow.

Part 1: Brightening Rice Face Serum

This serum is packed with ingredients that hydrate, calm, and rejuvenate your skin.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp raw rice
• Aloe vera gel (store-bought for longer shelf life)
• 9–10 drops glycerin
• 1 tbsp rose water
• 3–4 drops sandalwood essential oil
• 1 tbsp rice water (from soaked rice)

Instructions:

1. Rinse 1 tbsp of raw rice thoroughly. Soak it in 2 tbsp of water for 15–20 minutes, then strain to collect the rice water.
2. In a clean bowl, combine ½ tbsp of aloe vera gel, glycerin, rose water, and sandalwood oil.
3. Add the rice water and mix well. Adjust consistency with more rice water if needed.
4. Pour the serum into a clean glass dropper bottle.