Orange Peel Powder (Post Taranj)

What’s in season will make your skin glow! Not only when it’s part of your diet, but even when it’s used directly on your skin. In fact, in the case of oranges, just the peel has way more Vitamin C than the orange itself. Bright, shiny and tangerine, the peel of the orange contains antioxidants and using it regularly in face packs will give you clear and brighter skin in no time.

The peel has antibacterial and antimicrobial properties which make it great for treating acne and oily skin. It also works as a skin lightening agent and can do wonders for marks on the face and pigmentation. Besides its medicinal, more obvious properties, face packs with orange peel can also be used as face cleansers and leave the skin looking refreshed. What’s even more interesting is that the astringent and antioxidant properties of the peel stay intact when used to create an elaborate face pack. Also with different base mixtures along with orange peel it’s best for face remedies for all skin types.

1. Rejuvenating Face Pack:

How To Use?

• To 1 tbsp of orange peel powder, add 2 tbsp of yogurt.

Directions:

• Mix well and apply on to cleansed face.
• Leave it for 20 minutes and wash it off with normal water.

Effects:

To get clear, fresh, and toned up tight looking skin. This is an instant rejuvenating face pack which you can apply before a party or any big event.

2. Orange Peel, Turmeric and Honey Face Wash:

How To Use?

• To 1 tbsp of orange peel powder, add a pinch of turmeric powder and 1 tbsp of honey.

Directions:

• Mix well to form a fine paste.
• Apply on to your cleansed face and neck.
• Leave it for 5 – 10 minutes then wash it off with water.

Effects:

Orange peel is rich in citric acid, vitamin C & antioxidant, which helps in removing suntan and gives healthy glow to the skin. Potassium present in the orange peel hydrates the dehydrated skin and lock the moisture into the skin.

3. Orange peel powder, walnut powder and sandalwood paste – Exfoliator:

How To Use?

• To 1 tbsp of orange peel powder, add 1 tbsp of sandalwood powder and 1 tbsp of walnut powder.
• Then add 2 -3 drops lemon juice and 2 tbsp of rose water.

Directions:

• Mix all ingredients well to make a fine paste.
• Apply evenly on to your cleansed face and leave it for 20 minutes.
• Wash it off with cold water.

Effects:

It helps remove dead skin, lighten and brighten skin, gets rid of dark spots and almost prevents ageing.

4. Orange Peel Powder and Lime – Face Pack:

How To Use?

• To 2 tbsp of orange peel powder, add 1 tbsp of multani mitti, 1 tbsp of sandalwood powder and few drops of lime juice.

Directions:

• Mix all the ingredients well to make a smooth paste.
• Apply on to your cleansed face.
• Leave it for 20 minutes and wash it off with normal water.

Effects:

It will help you get fresh and bright skin. This is also good for oily acne prone skin and if fresh acne is present then more of lime juice and orange peel powder should be added.