Orange Peel face mask

    For glowing, hydrating and younger looking skin use orange peel mask twice a week.

    We usually throw away the peel after eating the fruit not knowing the health and beauty benefits of it. Orange peel contains more nutrients than its pulp. It is enriched with various health properties that can cure many skin diseases. It is also used in cosmetics due to its skin brightening properties.

Properties :-

• Vitamin c : It protects skin from radical damage that destroys the functioning cells and prevents acne.
• Calcium : renews worn-out skin cells and prevents DNA damage. It has healing properties for dry itchy and flaky skin.
• Magnesium : It helps in glowing skin by preventing oxidative stress in skin cells.
• Potassium : Hydrates the skin and helps in preserving the moisture. 

Benefits :-

• Skin whitening : Orange peel works as a natural bleach in lightening the skin tone, removing suntans and dark spots.

• oil control : Orange peel helps to remove the excess oil from the skin without leaving the skin dry and dull. 

• Anti-aging properties : Oranges contain powerful anti-oxidants that prevents free radicals that damages the skin cells. These free radicals are responsible for creating wrinkles and saggy cheeks. The calcium present in orange protects skin from premature aging.

• prevents acne : Orange peel prevents acne by extracting dirt from deep down skin.

Method :-

Step 1)  

To make orange peel powder dry the peel in sun light for two to three days till all the moisture is gone. Then grind the dried peel in a blender or food processor without adding water.

Step 2) 

Add yogurt to the mix. Yogurt helps to remove dead skin cells and helps to moisturize it. I like to  use my homemade yogurt but you can use any type of yogurt. Its best for oily skin. If you have dry skin you can also use milk instead.

Its consistency should somehow look like this

Step 3) 

If you have sensitive skin, make sure to do a test check before applying it to the face because orange peel contains huge amount of citric acid and it can cause redness and slightly burning sensation on the face.

Step 4)

Carefully apply the mask on face avoiding the eye area. Leave it for 15 to 20 minutes and then wash it off with Luke warm water.