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Blend the cooked rice with 4 Tbsp warm water for 30 seconds until it turns into a thin porridge.
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Strain through muslin or a fine sieve; the thick, opalescent slurry collected underneath is your collagen-rich rice gel.
Combine watery phases
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In a sterile glass bowl, whisk the rice gel with rose water until completely smooth.
Enrich with humectants
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Add aloe-vera gel and vegetable glycerin, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
Antioxidant boost
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Pierce the vitamin E capsule and squeeze its contents into the mixture; whisk well.
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Patch test on the inner arm for 24 hours if you have reactive skin or a history of rose allergy.
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Cleanse face with a gentle, pH-balanced wash.
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Apply a chickpea-sized amount onto damp skin, massaging upward until absorbed.
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Layer sunscreen in the morning; at night, leave the gel on as an overnight sleeping mask.
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Frequency: Twice daily for normal to dry skin; once nightly for oily or acne-prone skin.
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Storage: Keep refrigerated and use within 10 days, or freeze portions in an ice-cube tray for longer shelf life (thaw one cube per use).
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Cool & set
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Transfer to a sanitized 50 g cosmetic jar and refrigerate for 2 hours. The starch will thicken, yielding a light, pudding-like gel.
If using honey or flaxseed gel, fold them in now. Essential oil goes in last for fragrance.
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