In Japan, generations of women have relied on humble kitchen staples—steamed rice water and fragrant cloves—to keep skin supple even in harsh winters. Rice water brims with amino acids, inositol, and ferulic acid that encourage new collagen and brighten tone, while clove buds deliver eugenol, a natural antioxidant that calms irritation and wards off premature lines. By blending these time-honoured actives into a lightweight gel and adding soothing botanicals such as aloe and green-tea, you can craft a vegan, budget-friendly treatment that leaves the complexion glass-smooth and luminous without relying on synthetic fillers.
Ingredients Required
(Makes approximately 100 g of gel; adjust quantities proportionally for larger batches.)
- Rice (white, short-grain) – 2 Tbsp, uncooked and rinsed
- Whole cloves – 1 tsp
- Fresh aloe-vera gel – 2 Tbsp
- Rose water – 2 Tbsp
- Vegetable glycerin – 1 tsp
- Strong green-tea brew (cooled) – 1 tsp
- Vitamin E oil – 5 drops
- Agar-agar powder – ½ tsp