Rice water is well-known for its high protein and vitamin content, both of which can help to promote the growth of stronger, healthier hair. In addition to proteins and essential vitamins such as vitamins C and E, she notes that rice water is also rich in amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants. She explains that while vitamin C increases sebum production, which moisturizes the scalp, vitamin E coats the hair, resulting in soft, silky hair. Because amino acids, or the building blocks of proteins, are tiny and able to penetrate the strand, they can assist in strengthening and mending the hair from the inside out. Dr. Garg also singles out inositol (which is sometimes referred to as "rice water" on product labels), a naturally occurring carbohydrate that is abundant in rice, as a potential culprit.
Rice water benefits:
-makes hair stronger
-makes hair smoother
-increases shine
-helps hair grow long