✅ Fermented Boiled Rice Water with Orange Peel & Rosemary Oil Ingredients * ½ cup uncooked rice * 3 cups water * Peel from ½ an orange * 3–4 drops rosemary essential oil * Optional: 1 tsp raw rice grains or ½ tsp sugar (for faster fermentation) Instructions 1. Boil & Extract Nutrients * Rinse rice well. * Boil in 3 cups of water for 10–15 minutes until the water looks starchy. * Strain and keep the liquid; let it cool completely. 2. Prepare for Fermentation * Pour cooled rice water into a clean glass jar. * Add orange peel for Vitamin C and fragrance. 3. Speed-Up Trick (Optional but Recommended) * Add 1 tsp raw rice grains OR ½ tsp sugar. * These act as a fermentation starter because boiling kills most microbes. 4. Ferment * Cover the jar loosely (so gases can escape). * Leave at room temperature for 24–48 hours (up to 72 if your room is cool). * When it smells slightly sour (not rotten), it’s ready. 5. Add Rosemary Oil & Store * After fermentation, strain out orange peel and any raw rice grains. * Add 3–4 drops of rosemary essential oil. * Store in the fridge for up to 7 days. ✅ How to Use * Dilute: 1 part fermented rice water to 2 parts regular water. * Apply after shampooing. Massage into scalp for 3–5 minutes. * Leave for 10–20 minutes, then rinse. * Frequency: 1–2 times per week.