Benefits of Orange Skin & Hair

Benefits of Oranges for Skin:

Being an excellent source of vitamin C, orange can do wonders for your skin. Apart from the fruit itself, orange juice and even orange peels can provide a range of benefits to your skin. Thus, consumption as well as topical application of this fruit can be beneficial for your skin in the following ways.

1. Treatment of Dark Spots and Blemishes:

Orange peels have a higher content of vitamin C than the fruit itself. Instead of throwing away the peels, you can dry them in the sun and grind them to prepare orange peel powder. This can be used as a body scrub.
You can mix the above scrub with milk and milk cream and apply it on your face. This will provide an instant glow to your face as well as reduce dark spots and blemishes on your skin.

2. Treatment of Acne:

Excess dirt, soot or bacteria block your skin pores, resulting in the occurrence of pimples.
Oranges have a high content of citric acid which is effective in drying away acne. Orange peels contain a high amount of dietary fibre which regulates bowel movements, thus eliminating harmful wastes and toxins from the body. This will prevent acne breakouts by getting rid of toxins.
You can prepare a face mask by grinding orange peels to make a paste and apply it all over your face. This will not only keep acne at bay but also combat skin oiliness. With regular usage, you can see visible reduction in pimples and its marks.

3. Skin Whitening Qualities:

Orange peels are a natural bleaching agent that can lighten dark blotches on the skin and effectively remove them with time. They help in reducing suntans by deflecting harmful UV rays from attacking skin cells.
Dilute the orange peel paste while creating the face mask because they contain a lot of citric acid which might irritate your skin.

4. Anti- Ageing Benefits:

Oranges are a rich source of vitamin C which improves the skin texture and color.
It also helps in restoring collagen in your body which is responsible for skin firming and prevents premature ageing of skin.
Oranges contain powerful antioxidants which fight off oxygen free radicals These free radicals often cause wrinkles and sagging of cheeks.

5. Removes Blackheads:

Orange peel mask is quite effective in extracting blackheads out of your skin.
You can prepare this mask by mixing one part yogurt with orange peel powder to make a thick paste.
Apply this paste on your face, using gentle circular motions and wash off with warm water after 15 minutes.
This is not only a natural and non-painful way of getting rid of blackheads but also unclogs excess oils and dirt clogged within skin pores.

6. Great Toner:

Orange peels contain abundant amounts of vitamin C and antioxidants which maintain the oils of the skin. They are suitable for both oily and dry skin.
Topical application of orange peels on skin removes dead cells and dirt as well as keeps the skin moisturized and toned.
Calcium contributes to antioxidant production, thus reversing dry skin and providing the appearance of a healthy and glowing skin.

7. Rejuvenates Dull Skin:

You can make a refreshing face spray using orange peels.
Alternatively, you can juice 2 oranges and put the juice in an ice cube tray.
Rubbing these frozen orange cubes on your face will spruce up and brighten your dull and lackluster skin. It will refine your pores and control oiliness.

8. Radiant Skin:

Instead of grinding the orange peels, you can simply pour boiling water on the peels and leave for a day.
Filter this liquid the next day and refrigerate it.
Apply this liquid on your face with cotton ball and leave it until it dries up. This will make your face firm and glowing.

9. Bathing:

When you take bath, you can add some orange peel powder and get instant glowing naturally smooth skin. This will give a silky smooth touch to your skin and revitalize it.

10. Face wash:

The orange peel can also work effectively like the face wash. You can extract the juices from the same, apply it directly on your face and wash it away. You can save money by not purchasing expensive face wash and using the orange peel to wash your face effectively and make it glowing and beautiful.

Benefits of Oranges for Hair:

Besides being great for your skin, orange contains certain vital nutrients which strengthen your hair. This fruit can be beneficial for your hair in the following ways.

1. Excellent Conditioner:

Orange juice is an excellent conditioner for your hair.
You can prepare a conditioner at home by mixing the juice of one orange, water and one spoon of honey.
Apply this mixture on your shampooed hair and leave it for 5 to 10 minutes. This will provide you with healthy, shiny and beautiful hair.

2. Stimulates Hair Growth:

Vitamin C along with bio flavonoids in oranges aids in circulation to the scalp which in turn promotes hair growth.
They also contain folic acid, a type of vitamin B that is vital to hair growth.
Insonitol is another form of vitamin B that prevents hair loss and stimulates hair growth. Hence, regular consumption of oranges is a great way of boosting the intake of these nutrients.

3. Treatment of Dandruff:

Juice of orange peel can be used on the scalp to control dandruff.
You can also grind the  peel and use it on your scalp. This will remove dandruff as well as cleanse your scalp.
Alternatively, you can prepare a hair rinse by boiling the orange peels in water. Filter the liquid the next day and use it as a hair rinse to remove dandruff and get shining hair.

 Orange juice is widely enjoyed all over the world. It is often added to mock tails and sodas. It is advisable to prepare orange juice at home instead of commercial drinks as they usually contain added preservatives and artificial colorants.