Orange peels contain some nutrients that are capable of combating many skin problems.
Ways to use orange peels
Face mask
Grind dried orange peels and mix the orange peel powder with water or milk. Mix them together until you have a fine paste, then apply to the face. This paste works well when applied as face and body treatment.
Odour reduction
Orange peels helps to reduce odour in trash cans. This can be done by placing orange peels at the botton of the trash can before putting trash bags in it. This also reduces insect infestation.
Cleaning of sink
Oranges can be used in the cleaning of most surfaces. This is done by cutting the orange in two equal parts, then you dip one half of the orange into a dish of salt. Use the salted orange to scrub your sink, then you rinse thoroughly.
As bath oil
Grind dried orange peels and add a little into your bathing water, if possible add the oil too. It stimulates the skin and gives you a really nice scent.
For hair
Mix grinded orange peels with water and leave overnight. Apply this mixture on your hair and massage into the scalp. It helps to get rid of dandruff and also conditions the hair!
Bad breath
If you are suffering from bad breath, chew an orange peel for sometime but do not swallow it. It is a really effective remedy for bad breath.
Skin whitening
If you have dark spots on your skin, then use orange peels on your skin. Orange peels are natural skin bleachers and helps lighten dark spots on the skin. The peels help to prevent harmful UV rays from attacking the skin cells.
Anti wrinkles
The powerful antioxidants in oranges helps to fight off oxygen free radicals that deprive healthy skin cells of oxygen. The significant amount of calcium in orange peels is very effective for protection against wrinkles.
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Be expecting "more benefits of orange for skin care" cos i'm still doing some research on it and will post it very soon.
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