A rice powder is the most popular in Asia but the circle of its fans is growing successively. It is extracted during the processing of Asian rice. The rice powder is loose and has an intense white color. Applied to the face skin, it usually stays transparent but it may whiten the skin in rare cases. What are the properties of rice powder and how to apply it?
Rice powder – ingredients & properties
The composition of rice powder
A high-quality rice powder is a hypo-allergenic cosmetic, free of talc and parabens. It should be made up of natural ingredients, especially Oryza Sativa Powder. It is a benefit if a rice powder contains bisabolol – naturally found in camomile. It should be free of nylon and polypropylene. The talc will do.
Mattifying
The rice powder is suitable for the oily and combination skin thanks to strong mattifying properties. That’s why it is used during photo shoots and on film sets.
Absorbing sebum
A rice powder ideally absorbs sebum. You can use it every morning – together with other makeup products or for touch-ups during the day.
Soothing
The rice powder has soothing and alleviating power, especially when it’s rich in bisabolol.
Smoothing
The rice powder smoothes the skin and doesn’t leave a cake face effect. As a result, you make sure your makeup will never clog the skin pores.
How to apply a rice powder?
The rice powder may fullfil a function of a makeup base or a makeup setting product.
It is usually available in a loose version so you apply it like other powders. A brush, e.g. kabuki, is the most suitable. Dip it in the powder, tap off the excess and apply to the skin with circular motions from bottom to top.
A sponge works for the application, too. First, you need to slightly dip it in water so it’s just damp. Next, we dust some powder over the sponge and stamp the face skin. Applying the powder with a damp sponge extends the durability of your makeup.
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