Orange is not only a healthy option for eating, but also for the skin. Its peel has high content of Vitamin C with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties to improve the skin health. The peels of oranges are packed with plenty of benefits for your skin: treatment for acne, oily skin, as well as a skin whitening agent to treat face marks and discoloration.
The antioxidant properties of orange peel make it a wonderful ingredient for face packs and scrubs that will cleanse and rejuvenate your skin. Orange peel is best utilized in powder form! You can easily make it at home by leaving the orange peel to dry under the sun for 2 to 3 hours and then grinding it.
Here are 5 easy ways to use orange peel for skin:
1. Orange peel and coconut milk scrub
Orange peel powder is a natural exfoliator that can help remove dead cells from the surface of the skin and regenerate new cells. To make a scrub, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of orange peel powder to a bowl and mix 2 tablespoons of sugar and coconut milk to form a coarse paste. Gently scrub your face with this paste and then wash it off to experience glowing and clean skin
2. Orange peel, lime, and sandalwood face packThis face pack would help remove tans and brighten the skin. Take 2 tablespoons of orange peel powder, add 2-3 drops of lemon juice, and mix it with sandalwood powder into a smooth paste. Gently apply it on your face and let it remain for about 30 minutes before rinsing off. Even people prone to acne or oily skin can try this face pack.
3. Orange peel and yogurt face pack
Try this face pack to give your skin a boost for rejuvenation and even-toned skin. Take a mixture of 1 tbsp. of orange peel powder along with 2 tbsp of yogurt and apply it on your face. Now, wash it after 20 minutes to get that fresh and clean look.
4. Orange peel and rose water face wash
Orange peel powder and rose water treat oily skin by cleansing, all due to its high vitamin C content. Vitamin C is further responsible for the formation of collagen and elastin that tighten the skin. Moreover, antibacterial properties ward off acne and remove scars. Mix 2 tablespoons of orange peel powder with 3 to 5 drops of rose water; apply on the face and then wash for better improvement.
5. Orange peel and oatmeal face maskThis mask will clean your pores, remove dirt, and prevent blackheads and acne. To make this face mask, mix 2 tbsp of orange peel powder with 1 tbsp oatmeal and baking powder. Gently apply a thin coat over your face, massage using your fingers in a circular motion, and rinse it off.