Fiza Nazreen¹, Ayushi Prasad¹, Harsha Sethiya¹, Chitren Verma¹, Suryakant Jaiswal¹, Abhay Kaushal¹ and Gyanesh Kumar Sahu²*

¹Rungta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences Kohka, Bhilai, India
²Rungta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research Kohka, Bhilai, India

*Corresponding Author: Gyanesh Kumar Sahu, Professor and Dean, Rungta Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Kohka, Kurud, Bhilai, India.

Received: April 29, 2025; Published: May 24, 2025

Abstract

The replenishing and rejuvenating qualities, rice water—the starchy liquid that remains after immersing or boiling rice—has long been used as part of conventional hair care rituals, especially in East Asian countries. The possible health advantages of this natural treatment for hair are attributed to its abundance of vital elements, such as inositol, vitamins (including B vitamins), minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants. Claims that rice water stimulates hair follicles, improves texture, adds shine, and moisturizes the scalp have sparked a recent spike in interest in using it as a hair treatment. but rice water has long been used to treat hair, there is still no scientific proof of its efficacy, but it is growing and shows promise in promoting hair health and lowering breakage. The increasing usage of rice water during hair care products and therapy, including shampoos, conditioners, masks, creams and serums and leave-in treatments, is examined in this paper. It has been demonstrated that the beneficial compounds in water extracted from rice, such inositol, increase hair strength by mending damaged hair, increasing elasticity, and decreasing frizz. Furthermore, rice water may be used to cure dryness and dandruff on the scalp as well as to promote hair development. As the market for sustainable and natural beauty products grows, rice water has become a popular component for consumers and producers looking for environmentally responsible substitutes.

Keywords: Replenishing; Rejuvenating; Frizz; Scalp; Dandruff

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Citation

Citation: Gyanesh Kumar Sahu., et al. “Unlocking the Potential of Rice Water in Trichology: A Review of Bioactive Components and Their Effects". Acta Scientific Pharmaceutical Sciences 9.5 (2025): 28-34.

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