Especially during summers, we tend to look out for ways to keep our skin healthy, glowing, clear and clean. Some often prefer premade products from the market, while others rely on home remedies the most! Surely, you may find good face packs in the market.
However, if you are looking for a natural and effective way to achieve glowing and clear skin this summer, then you are at the right place! In this blog, you will learn about ten homemade orange peel face packs that you need to try! Let’s begin.
Why Orange Peels?/ Benefits Of Orange Face Packs
Generally, orange peels are thrown away. However, orange peels can be made into orange peel powder, which is beneficial for your skin. You may have heard about orange peel facials or even creams.
Did you know orange peel itself, without any additional ingredients, is of high value. Orange peels help heal the skin, repair its texture, and prevent oxidative stress in skin cells, promoting healthy and youthful skin for a long time.
Moreover, it is rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Additionally, orange peels have a host of benefits that make them a perfect solution for most of their skin problems. They include-
- prevent the skin from free radicle damage
- hydrates the skin, retain its moisture
- helps repair and replace worn-out cells that may help lighten the skin, helps in tan removal
- has anti-ageing properties
So, Here Are 10 Homemade Orange Peel Face Packs That You Definitely Need to Try:
Oranges are delicious, juicy fruits with hints of sour and sweet. Oranges are good for your health. Similarly, orange face packs work like magic too. Keep scrolling to find out economical and fruitful packs to try! (PS: pun intended). Orange peel powders are one of the best ways to make packs.
Simply dry the peels under the sun and create a fine powder using a grinder or a mixer. Having a few chunks of oranges here and there in the powder should not be a problem. Ensure to store this powder in an airtight container, and the powder can easily last you for about six months.
You can make fresh packs using this powder combined with other ingredients for the best results.
1) Orange Peel And Yoghurt Face Pack:-
This is a refreshing face pack to try before a special occasion or other events. To make this pack:
- Take one tablespoon of orange peel powder and two tablespoons of yoghurt (also known as Dahi) and combine them.
- Thoroughly mix them until a paste is formed.
- Apply this pack on your face for about 15 to 20 minutes and rinse it off.
- Apply this pack once or twice a week.
2) Orange Peel, Multani Mitti And Rose Water Face Pack:-
It prevents breakouts, specifically in oily or combination skin types. The Multani mitti, orange peel pack, helps clean your skin and get rid of blackheads and whiteheads.
- Take one tablespoon of orange peel powder and equal quantities of Multani mitti and rose water.
- Mix them well.
- Apply the paste on your face and neck.
- Then leave it on for about 40 minutes.
- Rinse it offend pat your face dry.
Apply this pack once a week. Multani Mitti is great for your skin!
3) Orange Peel, Turmeric And Honey Face Pack:-
This pack is beneficial in the removal of tan. It also helps in maintaining a consistent skin colour and skin tone. Avoid applying this pack as it is if you have acne-prone skin. Make sure to apply an acne skin face pack after to protect your skin from pimple eruptions. To make this pack-
- Take one tablespoon of honey, orange peel powder and turmeric powder(Kasturi turmeric or cosmetic turmeric is preferred)
- Mix well until a paste-like consistency has formed.
- Apply this pack to your face and neck and keep it for 5-10 minutes.
- Rub and rinse it off using wet fingers working in a circular motion.
Apply this mask once or twice a week for a period of time to reduce tan.
4) Orange Peel Powder, Sandalwood Paste And Walnut Powder Face Pack:-
This pack is an excellent exfoliator.
- Add one tablespoon of orange peel powder, sandalwood powder, walnut powder to a container.
- Add 2 to 3 drops of lemon juice and two tablespoons of rose water to this mixture.
- An alternative to orange peel powder for this pack can be orange pulp. Leave this pack for about 5 to 10 minutes and rinse it off.
Apply this pack twice or thrice a week for an instant glow, removal of excess oil and for overall, regular gentle exfoliation.
5) Orange Peel And Lime Face Pack:-
This pack helps in lightening, brightening and tan removal.
- Add 2 to 3 drops of lime to 2 tablespoons of orange peel powder.
- You can also add sandalwood powder to this combination.
- Apply this to your face and leave it on for 30 minutes and rinse it off.
It is an excellent pack for oily and acne-prone skin types because it promotes healthy, fresh and bright skin. Apply this pack once or twice a week.
6) Papaya And Orange Peel Powder Face Pack:-
- Mash one orange and extract its pulp or add some orange peel powder to mashed papaya in a bowl.
- Apply it to your face and neck area using a brush or lather it on using your fingers, massage it in and keep it for 15-20 minutes.
- Rinse it off with water and pat dry.
This pack is rich in Vitamin A and C. It also reduces dark circles and gives you glowing skin. Apply this pack once in two days for effective results.
7) Orange And Banana Face Pack:-
- Mash one banana and orange in a bowl.
- Alternatively, you can use orange powder.
- Apply this pack to your face and keep it for about 15-20 minutes.
- Wash it off with lukewarm water and pat dry.
This pack helps in reducing inflammation, moisturising your skin and minimising acne. Apply this pack once in two days.
8) Orange And Neem Face Pack:-
- Take two tablespoons of orange pulp or orange peel powder, 2 tablespoons of neem leaves paste and 1 tablespoon of soy milk.
- Mix these ingredients together and keep it on for 15 minutes.
- Rinse it with cold water.
This pack clears clogged pores, reduces breakouts, manages sebum production, therefore, reduces pimple eruptions. You can apply this pack 3-4 times a week.
9) Orange And Green Tea Pack:-
This pack acts as an exfoliator, reduces pores and removes excess oils. It also has anti-inflammatory properties.
- Take half a teaspoon of green tea leaves and one tablespoon of orange pulp or orange powder, mix these ingredients in a bowl.
- Next, keep it on for about 15-20 minutes and rinse it off once dry.
- Use this pack once in two days.
10) Coconut Oil And Orange Peel Powder Face Pack:-
This pack is easy to make and works wonders for your skin.
- Take one teaspoon of coconut oil and one tablespoon of orange pulp or peel powder.
- Add coconut oil to orange peel powder or pulp form in a bowl.
- Mix it well and apply it to your face for 30 minutes. Clean this off using cotton swabs or cotton balls dipped in water.
This pack is great for acne-prone and oily skin as it contains anti-microbial or anti-bacterial properties. It may even help lighten the skin, reduce marks on the face and even pigmentation. You can apply this mask every alternate day.
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In A Nutshell…
Orange peels are rich in Vitamin C, which can instantly amp up your skin game! Furthermore, they contain citric acid, which helps brighten your skin, it has calcium which promotes the formation of new skin cells, and orange peels also have anti-inflammatory properties. Therefore, you don’t want to miss out on its goodness, right? Oranges are affordable, and orange peel packs are easy to make. It is safe to try the orange peel face pack.
However, it is advised to consult a dermatologist or doctor first if you have any existing skin problems. So, if you haven’t tried the orange peel face pack yet, what are you waiting for? Give the orange peel face pack a shot today and discover its citrus effects. May the skin glow!
