Oranges are one of the most versatile fruits in the world. Not only are they amazing to eat on their own as a snack and turned into desserts, they are an incredible source of Vitamin C. Vitamin C is known for its capacity for brightening the skin and removing any tan from the face. The best way to use oranges for their lightening benefits is to use the rind or the skin of the orange, the peel, which can help nourish and lighten the skin. They can help lighten sun tan and can help ensure a beautiful glow of the skin by helping in getting rid of the dead skin cells of the epidermal layer of the skin.
The peel is rich in the content of antibacterial and antimicrobial agents which helps in curing issues with severe acne and oily skin issues. They also help in lightening the skin and can help provide a number of properties that can help with marks on the face and hyperpigmentation basis. They also can help with cleansing the face and offer a refreshed skin. It also helps provide a number of antioxidants and astringent properties (antioxidants offer anti-aging properties by reducing free radical damage to the skin and the astringent can help reduce pores) which can help in making an incredible face pack that can be used for different skin types.
If you are looking to use Orange peel for your face pack, the best way to do so is to convert the peel into a powder for easy usage. Turning the peel into a powder can be easily done at home by thoroughly drying the peel in the sun and blending it up into a powder. This can be stored in an airtight container and can be used up to 6 months. The powder can be added to different ingredients to create the following masks.
How to use orange peel to get rid of that summer tan?
Orange peel and oats tan removal pack
This pack combines the powerful orange peel powder with the exfoliating properties of oats to remove the top layer of the skin to get rid of the tan easily.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Orange Peel powder
- 1 tablespoon Oats
- 2 tablespoon Tomato Juice / Cucumber Juice
Process
- In a blender, blend up the oats into a fine powder.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl and add the tomato juice to it and continue to mix to ensure you get a thick paste-like consistency.
- Apply the paste on your face, neck and the hands and let it sit for 20 minutes.
- Wash off with cold water after 20 minutes.
This pack is perfect for all skin types and can be especially good for oily skin due to the presence of tomato juice which can help clean pores and control the production of sebum on the skin. If your skin type is dry or combination, substitute the tomato juice with equal parts fresh milk or cucumber juice.
Orange peel and yogurt pack for tan removal
This orange peel powder and yogurt pack can help act as a quick pick me up and provide instant glow on the skin and helps to remove any dirt and impurities from the skin.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon orange peel powder
- 2 tablespoon yogurt
Process
- In a small mixing bowl, combine both the ingredients and mix well.
- Apply the paste on your skin in an even layer.
- Let it sit for 20 minutes before rinsing off with cold water.
This pack can help instantly rejuvenate the skin and can be used before any events as a pick-me-up for your skin. The pack helps in getting a clearer, toned and tighter skin with regular use.
Orange peel, turmeric, almond oil and rosewater for glow and lighten for youthful skin
Orange peel powder can help to provide can be an amazing source of Vitamin C that can help make the skin dewy and glowy. It can help rejuvenate your dead skin cells and can help lighten it and can delay aging by reducing oxidative stress in skin cells to promote a glowing and youthful looking skin.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon orange peel powder
- 1 tsp Organic Turmeric
- 1 tsp Almond oil
- 2-3 drops Rose water /Aloe Vera Water
Method
- In a bowl, mix together the dry ingredients and add the rose water/aloe vera water to the mix as well as the almond oil.
- Apply the mix on your face and let it dry.
- Wash it off after 20 minutes with cold water.
- Apply aloe vera gel to moisturize the face after patting it dry to finish off.
You can also use this pack as a spot correcting treatment on acne spots and blemishes and is ideal for oily skin. It helps in drying out pimples fast and helps prevents the skin from having blemishes and dark spots.
Orange peel, multani mitti and rosewater face pack
This is an ideal pack for oily skin types and can be used for a number of different issues with dull skin.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon orange peel powder
- 1 tablespoon multani mitti
- 1 tablespoon rose water
Process
- Mix the two powders together and add the rose water to form a smooth paste.
- Apply the pack on your face and neck for 20 minutes or until dry.
- Rinse off with cold water and moisturize.
The pack can help deep cleanse the skin and can help in removing blackheads and whiteheads.
Orange peel, honey, lemon and lavender oil – Spot treatment for acne and blemishes
The citric acid in orange peel can help in reducing the appearance of dark spots on the skin to help you get a smooth and even complexion.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon orange peel powder
- 1 tsp honey
- A few drops of lemon juice
- 5-6 drops of lavender essential oil
Method
- Mix together all the ingredients to form a smooth paste.
- Apply the paste in an even layer on the skin and let it stay for 20 minutes.
- Rinse off and pat dry.
The addition of the lavender essential oil helps the pack work much faster and be more effective overall.
