India, Oct. 24 -- Rice water is having a moment on social media, with beauty enthusiasts using it for everything from facial toning to hair growth and nourishment. But how much of this viral beauty trend is backed by science? In this edition of HT Lifestyle's series, 'Internet vs Reality,' we spoke to Dr Swetha Sridhar, medical director at Dr Swetha's Skin Sutra Clinic, Bengaluru, to separate fact from fiction.

Social media influencers are increasingly touting rice water as an effective remedy for hair growth, with some using it as a toner while others incorporate it into their hair care routine as a serum.

Content creator Anisa Sojka in an Instagram post has also shared the benefits she got from using rice water toner. She has also exp...