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7 Things Orange Does To Your Skin

By Pooja

Skin nourishing, skin firming, anti-aging, fighting dark spots and the list of benefits of using orange peel will go on. The numerous commercials in the media are trying to sell products which promise to give skin a glow like you have never experienced before. On the other hand, hidden in some corner of your home are simple ingredients that can give you good skin that too in a healthy manner. There are 7 ways to use orange peel powder for skin improvement.

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Orange peel is the humble part of the fruit that is thrown away before relishing the juicy citrus. Instead of throwing it away if we preserved it, we would rarely have to go hunting for good skin care products. You might want to know about the benefits of orange peel in skin care. It is a storehouse of vitamins that helps nourish and heal the skin. Vitamin C gives the skin a healthy glow and keeps acne at bay. Calcium repairs damaged cells and gives relief to itchy skin. Potassium keeps the skin hydrated and magnesium helps prevent damages due to stress.

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Before we move on to the ways to use orange peel powder for skin treatment we need to know how to make this powder. It is pretty simple but a few things can be taken into consideration. When drying the peels remove the white layer on the inside of the skin. Leave the orange part to dry in the sun for a couple of days, depending upon the weather in your region. When drying, it is best advised to cover the vessel with a cloth to avoid insects and dust accumulation. When completely dry and hard, run the peels in a blender to make a fine powder.

1. Yogurt And Honey:

1. Yogurt And Honey:

Orange peel when teamed up with yogurt and honey acts as a wonderful remedy and prevention of acne. Mix two tablespoons of orange peel powder with one teaspoon each of honey and yogurt. Apply on the face and allow to sit for twenty to thirty minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.

2. Turmeric:

2. Turmeric:

We are all aware of the antiseptic qualities of turmeric. While we consume it internally applying it is also beneficial. Mix two tablespoons of orange peel powder with a teaspoon of turmeric. Add plain water, rosewater or yogurt to make a paste. You face pack is ready.

3. Oatmeal And Honey:

3. Oatmeal And Honey:

One of the ways to use orange peel for skin is as an exfoliating scrub. Mix equal amounts of peel powder and oatmeal with enough honey to make a paste. Gently scrub face, leave for some time on the face to absorb the goodness of the ingredients and wash with warm water.

4. Sandalwood And Rosewater:

4. Sandalwood And Rosewater:

Sandalwood does wonders for the skin and when mixed with orange peel, the benefits are doubled. Not only do you get a fragrant face pack but one that gives a glow to the skin. Mix two parts of orange peel and one part of sandalwood powder. Add enough rosewater to make a paste. Apply and leave it to dry. When dry, wash with tap water. Not only does the skin become firmer but also blemish free.

5. Gram Flour And Baking Soda:

5. Gram Flour And Baking Soda:

Gram flour, baking soda and orange peel are the perfect ingredients for an excellent homemade face cleanser. Mix two parts each of flour and peel with one part of baking soda. Add rosewater or honey and scrub face. Wash with warm water if using honey or else with tap water.

6. Coconut Oil And Honey:

6. Coconut Oil And Honey:

If you have dry skin then a coconut oil, honey and orange peel face pack is just the right one for you. While honey and peels cleanse the skin, the coconut oil will ensure that moisture is kept intact. Take two tablespoons of orange peel powder and one teaspoon each of honey and coconut oil to make your pack. Allow to sit for twenty to fifteen minutes and wash with lukewarm water.

7. Neem Leaves And Lemon:

7. Neem Leaves And Lemon:

Neem has the goodness to fight various skin diseases and hence makes an excellent face pack ingredient. Mix two parts peel, one part powdered dry neem leaves and a teaspoon of lemon juice. Add a little water to make a paste. Apply on face and leave the pack to do its job for twenty minutes. Wash with tap water.

These were 7 ways to use orange peel for skin rejuvenation. However, this is not all. You too can come up with your own mixes as per your need. You add something or take away something but the goodness of homemade face packs will make your skin radiant and beautiful.

Story first published: Wednesday, September 2, 2015, 17:30 [IST]
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