Orange peels are a superb skincare ingredient for acne-prone skin. They house key minerals like calcium, potassium and magnesium that promote youthful glow and smooth appearance.
Benefits
Clears the skin
Orange peel exhibits excellent anti-inflammatory properties. They can suppress inflammation like a natural source of indomethacin, an anti-inflammatory drug. Also, the flavonoids in orange peels are known to permeate membranes and heal inflammation.
Exfoliates dead cells
The rind of orange is considered a boon for the skin as it treats blackheads and blemishes. It works as an effective exfoliating agent that helps in removing blackheads and unclogging the skin pores. Dried orange peel beads act as natural exfoliators and remove dead cells and blackheads gently and naturally, bringing a glow to the skin.
Brightens up
The peels will bring a bright glow to your face. In addition, they help to lighten the dark spots. If you are suffering from acne scars, dark spots or even pigmentation, orange peel powder’s rich content of citric acid will take care of the issue.
How to make an orange peel ubtan
As the name suggests, we need air-dried orange peels. For this, you can spread the orange peels on a parchment paper and leave it indoors. It may take 3 to 6 days to dry them evenly. Once dried, grind them into a fine powder. Tip: Don’t use the same grinder jar you use to grind masalas. Or your face may feel the burning sensations.
Scoop out the orange peel powder into a glass jar.
Store this mix in the refrigerator for upto a month.
How to make and use this orange peel ubtan
– Take a teaspoon of orange peel powder in a mixing bowl.
– Add 2 teaspoons of raw milk to it.
– Add a pinch of turmeric for extra antioxidants benefits
– Mix it all to combine.
– Let it sit for 5 minutes to let the mixture thicken.
– Apply a thin layer of this ubtan on your skin.
– Let it semi dry for 8-10 minutes.
– Now, gently rub in circular motions like a scrub.
– Rub the ubtan off from your skin completely.
– Rinse with lukewarm water.