Don't you always throw out water after you've soaked some rice in it or boiled some rice in it? What if we told you that you were potentially throwing away a major beauty ingredient? *Gasp. Well, turns out fermented rice water (water left over from boiled rice or soaked rice) is actually really great for your skin and hair. In fact, it happens to be that one ingredient that beauty experts have passed down from generation to generation. So, without further ado, take a look at all the benefits fermented rice water has on your skin.

Ran out of sunscreen at home? No worries! All you need to do is apply some fermented rice water to your skin and it'll act like a natural barrier against the sun's harmful rays. In fact, rice water is so good that it can also be used to treat suntans and sunburns while soothing your skin.

If you're someone who has super visible pores then rice water can come to your rescue. It'll help give your skin a thorough cleanse and will also balance the sebum production in your skin. This can help reduce the appearance of pores significantly.

One really amazing quality of rice water is that it can soothe your skin so if you have inflamed skin or skin that is prone to rashes, then applying rice water to it can help your skin. What's best about rice water is that it works great for sensitive skin as well so you needn't worry about any side effects.

Say goodbye to dull and uneven skin with the help of rice water. It contains Pietra which boosts collagen production in the skin, leaving you with a supple and radiant complexion. It also works wonders in reducing acne scars, blemishes and spots. In fact, rice water can even help diminish signs of ageing like fine lines and wrinkles.