A 47-YEAR-OLD woman has shared her secret hack for youthful-looking skin.
So if you want to get rid of your wrinkles but don’t want to splash the cash on expensive anti-ageing creams, fear not, we’ve got you covered.
Skincare whizz, who is known online as Mama Linda, explained that she ditched expensive toners and instead uses a homemade fermented rice water mixture to keep her youthful looks.
Sharing her advice on social media, Mama Linda said: “47-year-old Asian mum skincare advice.
“Stop buying expensive toners – use homemade fermented rice water instead.”
She then noted: “There are many different recipes for fermented rice water and this is how I make it.
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“I’ve been using it as a toner and face mask for many years and love how hydrating and soothing it is. It has also helped me improve skin texture.
“Take two cups of rice [I use medium grain white rice], give it a light rinse and drain. Rinse again and drain.
“For the third rinse, I add four cups of water and gently agitate the rice for one minute.
“Pour rice water into a clean glass jar and let it sit at room temperature for one to seven days, depending on how fermented you prefer.
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“Then store it in the fridge and that's it. Enjoy!”
Mama Linda then shared the benefits of her simple homemade hack, as she claimed it is: “Super hydrating, soothes irritation, helps reduce wrinkles and may lighten dark spots.”
The beauty fan then advised: “If this is your first time making fermented rice water, I recommend letting it sit at room temperature for one – two days, then use it or keep in the fridge.
“You might see yeast forming, which is normal. Enjoy!”
We then saw Mama Linda demonstrate how she applies her homemade mixture to her face – as she gently dabbed the rice solution over her skin.
She explained: “I first cleanse my skin, then apply it as a toner and follow up with a moisturiser afterwards.”
The skincare whizz later confirmed: “If properly made and stored, it can last a couple of months in the fridge but will get more fermented as time goes by.”
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @mamalindacooks, has clearly left many very impressed, as it has quickly gone viral and has since amassed a staggering 3.9 million views.
Social media users were thankful for the tip and were eager to express this in the comments.
One person said: “Your skin is amazing.”
Another added: “Great tip….Amazing for hair too.”
A third commented: “FINALLY a good tutorial.”
At the same time, many beauty fans explained that they were pleased with their results since trying out the hack.
One woman claimed: “Been using this for 3 days now. My face is spotless and glowing, thank you.”
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Whilst someone else penned: “People… it helped me, it’s so useful.”
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