Beneficial effects of Oranges on skln

This fruit belongs to the citrus family and is best
know for its astringent and toning properties.
Oranges are a good source of Vitamin C which is
known to improve the skin texture and color. They
help restoring collagen in our body which is
responsible for skin firming and preventing early
aging of skin. So, daily serving of citrus fruits helps
our body fight aging.
After eating orange, instead of
throwing away the peels, dry them in
sun and grind them. Store the mixture.
And, use it as a body scrub.
Mix the above made scrub and milk or
milk cream and apply on face. It gives
an instant glow to your face. And,
reduces the dark spots and blemishes
on your skin.
If you do not want to go through the
tedious step of grinding the peels, you
can make a refreshing face spray using
the peels.
If you do not use a face spray, simply
pour boiling water on the peels and
leave for a day. Next day, filter the
liquid and store it in fridge. Apply the
liquid on your face using a cotton ball.
Let stay till it dries up. Your face will
be firm and glowing.
You can use this liquid in
preparing face masks. Use
the liquid in a day or two.
You can pour this liquid in
your bath water and enjoy
a refreshing and
rejuvenating bath. Your
skin will smell fresh all
day.
Use the liquid as a hair
rinse to get shining hair. It
also helps in removing
dandruff.
A very innovative tip: Take the juice of
2 oranges and freeze it in an ice tray.
Rub your face with frozen orange juice
cubes. It will instantly freshen you up
and lift up the tiredness from your
face. The juice will give your dull and
oily face an instant sheen. And, the
chilled ice cubes will close and
minimize the size of your pores. This
also provides relief to acne prone skin
and pimples.