Rice praised on social media for its beauty benefits for hair and skin

In the form of grains, powder or water, rice is back on the beauty agenda as an essential ally for dull hair and mature, dry or acne-prone skin. Photo: AFP

Accompanying traditional dishes around the world, rice is a time-old kitchen staple.

But it is in the beauty department that the ingredient is currently causing a stir on social networks, where rice water and rice powder are proving to be must-haves for glossy hair and naturally glowing skin.