We try a thousand products and masks from over the shelf to
take care of our skin and often miss out on the simplest things that could make
a bigger difference than we think.
Why orange peel?
The first time I used an orange peel mask, I found out that
it made a difference right from the beginning. I did my own research to know
the benefits of orange peel for the face. This is what I learned :
The nutrients in orange peel include: Vitamin C, calcium,
potassium, and magnesium. Vitamin C Protects skin from free radical damage. Keeps acne at
bay and promotes a healthy skin glow. Calcium helps in renewing worn-out cells
and prevents DNA damage. It’s good for healing dry, flaky, and itchy skin.
Potassium hydrates dehydrated skin. Helps preserve moisture, and magnesium prevents oxidative stress in skin cells, for youthful, glowing skin.
How to make orange peel powder at home?
I could not find an
all-natural orange peel powder in stores and so I decided to go back to the
basics and just make them on my own. It turned quite simple.
1. Save up orange peels from the oranges you eat, remove the white fibrous parts on the inside of the peel,and wash them in warm
water.
- Spread
the orange peels in a tray and place them in an area that receives plenty
of sunshine. Leave them there until they are thoroughly dried. This can
take anywhere from 2-5 days depending on the weather. Make sure to cover with
a thin cloth or net for protection against dirt and insects.
3. Crush and powder your peels into a fine powder
using a food processor or blender. You need to make sure that your blender has
no water content or moisture.
- Store
your sun-dried orange peel powder in an airtight jar.
How to use the powder?
You can make a paste with
the orange powder by adding many different ingredients. The most popular being
·
Orange peel
powder+ yogurt
·
Orange peel
powder+honey+turmeric
·
(Orange peel
powder+neem powder+turmeric powder+red sandalwood powder)+rose water
Orange Peel and Yogurt Pack
Take 1 tbsp of orange peel powder and 2 tbsp of yogurt. Mix well. Apply on face and wash off after 20 minutes to get clear, fresh, and toned up tight looking skin.
Orange Peel, Turmeric Honey Pack
Take 1 tbsp orange peel powder, just a pinch of cosmetic turmeric, and 1 tbsp of natural honey. Mix everything well into a fine paste.
Apply on the face and neck, and wash off after 5 to 10
minutes with any gentle face cleanser or rose water.
(Orange peel powder+neem powder+turmeric powder+red sandalwood powder)+rose water
This is my personal favorite pack. I have used it religiously for the
last 2 months and gave me a noticeable difference. Check out my detailed blog and
video on this
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