Oranges are wonderful to eat, we get great amount of Vitamin C from it. While its great for our body, it is equally good for our skin. Oranges make your skin glow, lighten, brighten and soft. But do you always throw the peels away? DON’T they are even better for your skin. Let’s discuss in detail..
Since ages now, I have been saving orange peels, infact people in my office also know that they are supposed to give me the peels of oranges they eat 😛 I am so much in love with my homemade orange peel powder, that nothing else seems to be good enough.
So What is it about Orange Peels?
Orange peels are really high in Citric acid content, that is responsible for glowing and bright skin. Rather then throwing such goodness away, we should ensure we make use of this wonder ingredient. The nutrient value is so good, take a look below:
- Vitamin C: Fights acne helps in getting healthy skin
- Calcium: Renews dead skin
- Potassium: Moisturises skin, hydrates skin
- Magnesium: For glowing skin that’s youthful and healthy
How do you make Orange Peel Powder:
- Never throw those peels away, collect some and place it on a tray
- Take that tray and keep it in direct sunlight for 10 days (you can use your building terrace)
- Keep checking to ensure there are no worms in it
- Once it dry and hard, crush them into a powder in a mixture
- Store the dry powder in an air tight container in a refrigerator
- This can last you a whole year!
Benefits of Orange Peels:
Natural Bleach:
Orange peels are the best way to bleach your skin naturally. Of course you will not that effect as compared to a chemical bleach, but it will lighten your skin with regular use. Just apply the peel powder on your face (may be mix it with curd) and leave it on for 30 minutes.
Anti-Aging:
The Vitamin C content, helps to erase wrinkles and fine lines. Use it regularly as a prevention for anti-aging.
Improves skin texture:
The mild exfoliating granules in orange peel, will make your skin so soft and texturize your skin to give you a clean feel and glow.
Toner and Air freshener:
If you soak the orange peels in water and then strain it. It also works as a natural skin toner and Air freshener! Awesome, right?
Reduces marks and blemishes:
With regular use the magic of citric acid, will reduce dark spots and blemishes. You can mix it with curd or coconut milk to improve effectiveness.
Prevents Blackhead:
Works like magic, trust me. It prevents the occurrence of blackheads, like no other business!
With so many benefits, tell me; how can you throw that peel away? DON’T 🙂
Have you made orange peels powder at home?
