Orange peel -- 6 ways it can enhance your beauty

Did you know that the orange peel you throw away can benefit your skin immensely?

It is a well-known fact that oranges are good for health, but the orange peel or zest that you usually throw away after eating, can work wonders for your skin. The peel can benefit your skin immensely treating various skin problems such as acne, blackheads and blemishes. Here are some beauty benefits and ways you can incorporate orange peel into your beauty regime.

Prevents pimples

Acne and pimples are caused by the extra oil or bacteria that clog the pores of the skin. A brilliant way to ward-off acne and pimples from your face is by applying orange peel paste. It has good anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties that can stop the growth of bacteria and also promote the growth of new healthy cells. Here are some more home remedies to fight pimples.

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Orange peel paste to tackle acne and pimples:

Take some orange peels and allow them to dry in the sun for a day.
Now grind the dried peels to make a fine powder.
Now mix the powder with enough water to make a paste.
First wash your face with warm water and then apply the paste on areas with pimples.
Leave the paste for 15-20 minutes and wash it off with cold water.
Apply this paste every day for at least 15 days to get desired results.

Lightens wrinkles

If you are looking for a convenient way to deal with fine lines, start using orange peels. The potent antioxidants in the peel help fight the free radicals on the skin. Besides, significant amount of calcium in the peel protects the skin from damage and premature ageing. It is also a rich source of anti-ageing nutrient, vitamin E.

Orange peel and honey paste for wrinkles:

Dry some orange peels in the sun and grind them to make a fine powder.
Now add 2 tablespoons of honey and two tablespoons of oatmeal to the powder and combine them well.
Apply this paste on your face and leave it for half an hour. Then rinse it off with cold water.
Apply this paste on your face once a week for best results.

Reduces dandruff

Orange peel, if applied to your scalp, helps reduce dandruff. It has anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that help in reducing growth of bacteria on the scalp. Massaging the peel can remove flaky skin and improve circulation on the scalp. Also read 5 easy home remedies to get rid of dry scalp.

Take some orange peel and tulsi or holy basil leaves and dry them under the sun for a day.
Grind the ingredients together to get a fine powder.
Now add 2 tablespoons of white vinegar in the mixture.
Wet your scalp and hair with water and massage the paste slowly on the dampened scalp.
Leave it for some time and wash it off with cool water.
Use this 3 times a week to get rid of dandruff quickly.

Natural cleanser

Orange peel can help exfoliate dead cells from your skin, giving you a brighter and youthful complexion. It is rich in vitamin C which works as an astringent making your skin glow.

Orange peel and rose face cleanser:

Collect orange peels and refrigerate them for two days.
Pick some roses, not hybrid, and dry them under sun for three hours.
Take out the orange peel and soak them under the sun for a day.
Now put the orange peels, the rose petals together and add a cup of green gram seeds.
Grind all of them together to make a fine powder.
Finally, add 3 teaspoons of turmeric powder to the mixture and store in an air-tight container.
While using the mixture, add some rose water in it and apply it on your face.
Leave it for a few minutes and wash it off with cold water.

Good for oily skin

If you have an oily skin with open pores, then you can tackle problems such as acne, dullness, greasy skin and blackheads with orange peel. The nutrients in orange peel nourish your skin and help in eliminating excess oil and dead skin cells from the skin. Here are 5 natural astringents for oily skin.

Orange peel and egg white face pack for oily skin:

Dry some orange peels under the sun for a day and grind them to make a fine powder.
Now mix the powder with egg white and also add a few drops of lemon juice to it.
Apply this paste on your face, leave on for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water.
You can apply this paste once a week. Use it regularly every week to see improvements on your skin.

Natural bleach for skin

Orange peel can be effectively used for lightening skin tone. Being a citrus fruit, it is abundantly rich in vitamin C and has natural bleaching properties. The peel exfoliates your skin and easily removes the tan from your skin, improving your skin tone. Read more about how you can bleach your skin naturally at home.

Steps to make orange peel and multani mitti pack:

Combine 1 tablespoon of orange peel powder and 1 tablespoon of multani mitti together.
Adding rose water to the mixture, make a smooth paste out of it.
Apply it on your face and neck and let it stay for 10-15 minutes.
Rinse it off with cold water.
You can use this face pack every day before going to bed.

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