Delicious Oranges have always been my favourite among the fruits. Its tangy taste can make anybody’s taste buds drool. Apart from several health benefits it offers, it can work wonders to get gorgeous. So by now, you must have understood that today’s post is all about Oranges and it’s beauty benefits.
Orange is a perfect healthy snack but do you all know that it’s Juice, Pulp and Peel – all can be used for cosmetic purposes as well? Variety of cosmetic products available in the market claim to contain fruit compounds. No doubt they have but it usually contains only a fraction of the fruit nutrients and rest of the thing is chemical which they add to extend shelf life. But what is the need to purchase those expensive products when you can get a salon-style facial at home just by using oranges? Yes, Oranges can be used regularly in the form of face packs and facial masks to get flawless, fair and gorgeous skin. Not only for skin, but it is also a great beauty aid for hair, nails and teeth too. Let’s see how-
Get Gorgeous With ORANGE PEEL
We all know that eating an Orange is a healthy consumption and we enjoy its juicy tangy taste but its peel that we usually discard is equally beneficial. An Orange Peel contains more vitamins, minerals than the fruit itself. You can call it a powerhouse of phytonutrients and antioxidants. An Orange Peel Contains:
- VITAMIN C: Antioxidants in it protects the skin from free-radical damage and provide freshness. Citric acid increases the production of collagen which keeps the skin soft and beautiful.
- CALCIUM: Good for healing dry, flaky and itchy skin. Helps in renewing worn-out cells.
- POTASSIUM: Helps in maintaining hydration and preserve moisture.
- MAGNESIUM: Prevents oxidative stress in skin cells for youthful glowing skin.
PREPARATION OF ORANGE PEEL POWDER
- First thing is to save the Orange Peel from the Organic Oranges you eat, wash them in warm distilled water and pat them dry.
- Spread the peels in a tray and leave them to dry under direct sunlight for 4-5 days. Don’t forget to cover them with a cloth or net to protect them from dirt and insect.
- Grind those dried peels in a blender without adding water until you get a granular powder.
- Now your Orange Peel Powder is ready to make you look gorgeous. You can store it in an airtight container for prolonged survival.
USES
NATURAL CLEANSER SCRUB
Take 1 teaspoon both of ORANGE PEEL POWDER and SUGAR. Add 1 spoon full of OLIVE OIL in it. Mix it well and gently scrub your face and neck, making circulatory moments with your fingers avoiding the eye area. Allow it to rest for 10min. before rinsing with water. It will exfoliate your skin, cleanse the pores, prevent blackheads and whiteheads too. For better results, use it twice a week.
FOR SUN TAN REMOVAL
Take 1 teaspoon both of ORANGE PEEL POWDER and MULTANI MITTI or FULLER’S EARTH. Add 2 spoonful of chilled YOGURT. Mix them well and apply on your skin for 20 minutes. Rinse it off with cold water. It will remove the suntan marks, dark spots and lightens the tone of your skin. Use it alternate days to get gorgeous and flawless skin.
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TO GET RID OF PIMPLES
Mix equal quantities of NEEM POWDER and ORANGE PEEL POWDER and add 2 spoons of ROSEWATER. Leave it till it gets dried and washes off after 15 minutes. Apply this pack on your face and neck on every alternate day and very soon you will notice that your skin has become more beautiful and free of pimple and blemishes.
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FOR OILY SKIN
Mix half spoon of ORANGE PEEL POWDER and 1 spoon of SANDALWOOD POWDER. Add a few drops of LEMON JUICE to make a smooth paste. Apply it over your skin and clean it off with water once it gets dries. Dirt and oil on face block pores which leads to acne. This face pack will absorb the excess oils and hence works best for Oily Acne-prone skin.
FOR DRY SKIN
Take 2 spoons of ORANGE PEEL POWDER and mix it with 1 spoon of ORGANIC HONEY. Make it that much consistent so that it can be easily applied over your skin. Leave it on for 20 minutes. After that, gently scrub the pack off with water. It removes the dryness of skin and makes it smoother and shinier.
TEETH WHITENING
To get a million-dollar smile, rub the white part of orange peel on your teeth and let it sit for 3-5 minutes. After that brush and floss your teeth normally.
The white part of orange peel contains Vitamin C, Pectin and Limonene – all these compounds act as natural teeth whiteners. Better to use organically grown Oranges as they will be free of herbicides and pesticides. It is a very simple and cost-effective way to remove surface stains from teeth.
Get Gorgeous With ORANGE JUICE
Drinking orange juice regularly will improve skin complexion. Applying this on the skin can acts as a natural bleach as it is loaded with citric acid. Check out the different ways of using it :
FOR SKIN
- Put the fresh juice of Oranges in an ice tray and make ice cubes out of it. Rub these frozen juicy ice cubes on your face and neck. It removes extra oil and helps in controlling acne. It works very effectively in shrinking the open pores.
- Take 2 spoons of fresh orange juice and apply it directly on your skin or you can either simply rub a pulp of orange and leave it just for 10 minutes before washing off. It will tighten your skin and delays the ageing process.
- You can add half spoon of ORGANIC HONEY in 1 spoon of ORANGE JUICE and apply it to get Instant healthy glow on your skin.
- To get a crystal clear skin, just add a 1 spoon of GRAM FLOUR in 2 spoons of ORANGE JUICE and a pinch of turmeric. Apply this creamy paste and wash it off after 15 minutes.
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FOR HAIR
- Mix 1 cup of fresh ORANGE JUICE in half cup of YOGURT. Apply this pack evenly on your hair and cover with a shower cap. Keep it on to act for half an hour and rinse it thoroughly with shampoo. This will make your hair shiny and controls dandruff too.
- Squeeze the juice of fresh oranges and keep out the pulp. Add 2 spoons of OLIVE OIL in half cup of ORANGE JUICE and simply massage on your scalp. Leave it to sit for 1 hour. Wash it off with shampoo to get gorgeous looking lustrous hair.
- To get back a bounce and shine in your hair, simply take equal amounts of ORANGE JUICE and WATER as per your requirement and add 1 spoon of honey in it. Use it as CONDITIONER after shampoo rinse and keep it there for 10 minutes, then wash off. Dash of honey will provide much-needed moisture to your hair follicles. Orange juice will strengthen the dull and damaged hair.
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You cannot deny that Orange is a “Wonder Fruit.” It is widely available in the market, so what are you thinking for, Go and Grab some Oranges to Get Gorgeous!!