Diverse Benefits of Orange Peel Powder - Dab it or Mask It

Winter not only brings comfort from hot and humid days, but also a bunch of other good things. One such gift of the winters is ‘Oranges’. Loaded with Vitamin A, B, C, dietary fibers, potassium, copper, calcium, folate and pantothenic acid, this sweet, tangy and luscious fruit from the winters is not only good for your tummy, but also for your soft and delicate skin. However, many of us, ‘unaware’ of the benefits of orange peel, throw it in the dustbins while just have the pulp.

Don’t just gulp the pulp

Do you know how good the peel for your skin is? It’s loaded with antioxidants and that is the reason why it is used in many branded skincare products as the main ingredients. However, in order to protect your skin and overall health from the harmful effects of chemicals, which are found in most of the commercially available products like face masks, Oil For Beard Growth, skin crèmes, etc. , it’s better to go natural and homemade.

Orange peel is full of anti-microbial and anti-bacterial goodness which make it an ideal ingredient for treating skin problems like oily skin, pimples, etc. As it also contains abundance of citric acid, it makes an effective skin-lightening agent that not only improves your complexion, but also fighting pigmentation and marks. Apart from the medicinal properties it has, it is also a good cleanser and astringent.

So, how can you fetch the benefits orange peels? Well, it is best in its powdered form and you can prepare it easily at home. However, if you are too busy to get it done on your own, you can also order orange peel powder for skin online. The powder of orange skin along with various base ingredients can lighten, brighten and tighten your skin to a younger you.

Here are some fabulous beauty packs with orange peel powder that will bring out the diva in you. Let’s take a quick look on the quick recipes –

A face pack made from peel powder and yogurt

Take 1 tablespoon of the powder and 2 tablespoons of yogurt. Blend them well. Apply the paste on your face and neck. Wait for 15 to 20 minutes and wash it off to a toned, fresh and clean skin. You can use it as an instant rejuvenating pack before a party.

Face wash with peel powder, honey and turmeric

Are you fed up with stubborn skin tan? Don’t worry; take 1 tablespoon of the powder, 1 tablespoon honey and a pinch of turmeric. Mix the ingredients well. Now apply this paste on your face, neck and other affected areas. Wait for 5 to 10 minutes and rinse it off. You can use a mild face cleanser to remove this pack.

An exfoliator with orange powder, sandalwood and walnut powder

Order a pack of orange peel powder for skin online or make at home. Take 1 tablespoon of the powder, 1 tablespoon of walnut powder and 1 tablespoon of sandalwood powder. Add 2 to 5 drops of lemon juice and 2 tablespoons of rose water and blend it well. Now apply this paste on your face and neck, wait for 5 minutes and gently exfoliate using water. Once you are done with the exfoliating part, wash it off to a glowing and soft skin.

These are some of the best facial stuff you can make from orange peel powder. Always remember, be it a face crème, exfoliator, shampoo or Oil For Beard Growth, it’s better to look for organic products rather than the chemically-laden ones.