How Oranges Can be Used on Your Skin

Similar to lemons, oranges are a great source of Vitamin C and have been known to improve your immune system and overall skin appearance. These super fruits also help reduce the risk of respiratory diseases, certain cancers, ulcers, and kidney stones. They also have a lot of beauty benefits and you can use them to supplement your favorite The Saem products.

Aside from its sweet and juicy flesh, orange peels also contain several nutrients that provide several health benefits. Some of which include copper, calcium, magnesium, folate, vitamins A, B, and others plus dietary fiber. Orange peels also have antibacterial and anti-microbial properties which are effective in treating oily and acne-prone skin. Orange peels also work as a skin lightening agent and can help manage acne marks and pigmentation on the face.

So if you are the type to eat oranges and discard the rinds, you may want to rethink throwing those peels next time. In fact, did you know that you can create your very own homemade beauty treatments with some leftover orange peels?

Here are some ideas you may want to consider:

Orange and Yogurt Face Mask

This handy rejuvenating recipe is perfect for use before heading out for a big event!

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon of orange peel (in powder form)
• 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt

Directions:

1. Mix 1 tablespoon of powdered orange peel and 2 tablespoons of plain yogurt to make a paste.
2. Apply on the face and allow it to sit for twenty minutes. Rinse off and pat dry for noticeably fresher and brighter looking skin.

Orange Body Scrub

This recipe is for an 8 oz. mason jar. You can also divide this recipe in smaller jars and give them as homemade gifts!

Ingredients:

• ¼ cup coconut oil
• ¾ cup of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 10 drops of orange essential oil

Directions:

1. Soften coconut oil in the microwave for a few minutes. Let it cool.
2. Add sugar and vanilla extract to coconut oil. Mix well.
3. Slowly add sugar into the concoction, stir slowly.
4. Store in a jar.

Orange Conditioner

Use this concoction after shampooing your hair for shinier and softer looking hair. This handy recipe can also be used to treat dandruff found on your scalp.

Ingredients:

• ½ cup of orange juice (no added sugars)
• 1 teaspoon honey

Directions:

1. Add a teaspoon of honey in a ½ cup of orange juice (adjust the amount of juice when needed). Put aside.
2. After shampooing, apply natural orange conditioner to hair. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water and get noticeably shinier hair!

Orange Face Mist

Keep your skin rejuvenated and hydrated throughout the day with this handy orange face mist!

Ingredients:

• Orange peels
• Purified water
• Glycerin
• Empty spritz bottle

Directions:

1. Boil water. Drop in orange peels slowly. Allow boiling for ten minutes.
2. Stop boiling and keep pan closed to allow orange essence to set.
3. Remove orange peels once water looks yellowish. Add glycerin to the water.
4. Let the water cool. Transfer water to empty spritz bottle. Secure it tightly.
5. Keep concoction cool by storing it in the refrigerator.

Orange Toner

Balance your skin’s hydration levels with organic orange juice. You can also use freshly squeezed orange juice with a hint of mint.

Ingredients:

• Organic orange juice or freshly squeezed orange juice.
• Dash of mint (optional)

Directions:

Dab a piece of cotton with orange juice, apply all over the face. Let it sit for ten minutes and wash off for a noticeably brighter skin.

Alternately, you can also freeze your orange juice in ice trays overnight. Gently massage orange ice cube all over your face to get rid of puffiness as well as tighten your pores. Wash off after ten minutes.

Powdered Orange Peels

Several orange DIY face packs may require you to add powdered orange peels. Here is a handy way to make a batch of orange peel powder for future uses:

Ingredients:

• Whole Oranges (thinly sliced) or orange peels

Directions:

1. Cut thin slices of oranges. Set aside.
2. Line baking tray with baking sheets. Preheat oven to 150 degrees Fahrenheit.
3. Line baking tray with thin orange slices. Place in oven until slices become dried out. Make sure that they don’t look burnt!
4. Take orange slices out and put them in a spice grinder. Store orange powder in a small jar for future use.

Additionally, you can also just dry out your orange slices under the sun. Line up a tray with some clean cloth and allow it to sit for a few hours. Make sure they are dry before putting them in the spice grinder. Store them in a jar for future use.

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