As a tip, they recommend putting your rice in the freezer for 30 minutes before you blend it.

after you grab your rice powder, what do you do with it?

This rice mask can help tighten pores, gently exfoliate skin, and absorb excess oil.

Wooden spoon of raw rice

Strain out half a cup of water and there’s your toner (or hair rinse).

Don’t pour off the rest of the water!

Instead, cook the rice until it is soft but not all of the water has absorbed.

Woman having face powdered

You’ll want something you might puree since this is the next step.

The rice that is left in the strainer can also be used to make a face scrub.

Moisten your face, then use this mixture as a gentle cleansing scrub.

Woman using face scrub

Just sprinkle the rice evenly over the pie crust, then you’re all cleared to bake.

You might also have used a scented lavender pillow to help you drift off to sleep.

Rice is a must-have for any pre-K or kindergarten arts and crafts session.

Pastry crust filled with raw rice

Rice can even revive wet electronics

Does your cell phone have a removable battery?

The reason this works is because rice acts as a desiccant, meaning it absorbs moisture.

While silica gel is the most effective desiccant, who’s got that stuff on hand?

Red and white thermal pillow

Popular Mechanics does note, though, that instant rice works better than plain raw rice.

With a new battery, though, rice-dried heating aids should be good to go in about 24 hours.

A rainbow rice sensory table

Cell phone and battery in bowl of rice