Wednesday, January 15, 2014

bedak sejuk

Somehow, the topic switched to SKII and finally to a particular rice paste mask, something my granny calls 'shui fen', loosely translated as watery powder. It's something I have been using                                       since my teenage years but I never knew that it's also known as 'Bedak Sejuk'. All I knew was that it felt good on my face. It's easy to apply, absorbs all my facial oil and feels cool on my face. Apparently, if you check it out, it has been termed a traditional mask with many beauty benefits. My granny used to make them. I remember jars and jars of them. Just uncooked rice with water. After about 3 months or more, they become watery pastes ready to be baked in the sun. Once they are dried, they are broken into small pieces ready to be used. Apparently, you can get it in Penang or Ipoh, my granny says. According to the label on this bottle which my aunt bought, the main ingredient is rice and pandan leaf is added for a touch of fragrance. As for details on how to use them, I found this interesting blog site and I think she has done a great job describing the process. http://pinkyplue.com/skincare/old-school-heard-of-bedak-sejuk/#.UtaJ8Tl3taU. Happy masking, the traditional way!