Rice water ? Spoiled?

Question

I came across this beauty hack using rice water as the core ingredient. I soaked rice in water COVERING IT WITH A PLASTIC BAG (ORDINARY SHOPPING BAG) left it for one day at room temperature and today when I removed the shopping bag it smelt kinda bad. I was gona use it as a face mask... but now im sure weather to use it or not? So is it spoiled? Also do you have any suggestion how do not I spoil it I.e maybe 1.wrapping with the plastic bag was a bad idea...or 2.shouldn't have left it at room temp?
3.or any other suggestion?

Answer 1

Yes it would be safer to discard the rice and water. Rice has a tendency to ferment.

I would wash & drain the rice at least once, as there can be traces of husk, talc and any other unwanted dirt/impurities. If you soak the rice for long periods of time, depending on the humidity and temperature of where you are soaking your rice, you may place this in a cool shaded place, or place in the refrigerator as the temperature is regulated.

Alternatively you could consider substituting rice flour instead of rice grains. Note: This could also ferment, but may reduce the required soaking time.