Orange Peel Powder
Orange peel extract (Citrus x Aurantium) is a botanical ingredient derived from orange peel.
Botanical name: Citrus x Aurantium.
Other names: Orange Peel Extract, Touhi Ekisu (JPN), Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Extract
Main constituents: (Phenolic Acids) Gallic Acid, Caffeic Acid, Ferulic Acid. (Organic Acids) Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). (Flavonoids) Catechin.
Orange peel are super skin care ingredient for normal and acne prone skin. They house key minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium that promote youthful glow and smooth appearance. The peel can also renew dead cells and moisturize skin
Health benefits of orange peel powder
- It helps to lighten and brighten the skin
- Aids in cleansing skin and fighting acne
- Hydrate and moisturize skin
- Toning the skin
- Prevent oxidative stress on skin cells and keeps sign of aging at bay
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Fend off hair issues and give lustrous and healthy hair.
How to use orange peel powder
Combine 1 tablespoon of orange peel powder with water, prepare a paste, and apply it to the face and neck.
Gently massage the product with your fingertips and rinse with plain water after a few minutes. Repeat 2-3 times a week. We can enjoy orange peel’s skin benefits simply by eating it.
Add 1 tbsp orange peel powder to 1 tsp raw honey in a bowl and stir to form a paste. It may be necessary to add some plain water to the paste if it appears too thick. You can apply this mixture all over your face and neck to reap the benefits of orange peel and raw honey for your skin. Wash off with plain water after 15-20 minutes of letting it sit on the skin. Apply at least twice or thrice per week.
The face pack is prepared by mixing yogurt and orange peel powder, rubbing it evenly on the face and neck, and leaving it on for 15-20 minutes, then washing it off. Apply this face pack 2-3 times per week for maximum skin benefits.
Mix orange peel powder with milk cream and apply the resultant mixture to your face and neck to reap the benefits of orange peel and milk cream. Using your fingertips, gently massage the skin. Leave it on for 15-20 minutes before washing it off. Reapply every two to three days.
- Using one tablespoon of orange peel powder and one tablespoon of pure aloe vera gel, apply the mixture to the face and neck. Gently massage the skin with your fingertips for 2-3 minutes, then let it sit for another 10 minutes before washing it off with plain water. Once or twice a week, apply this remedy rich in skin-benefitting orange peel and aloe vera.