Whitening the face skin with orange peel

The shade of the facial skin can change due to various reasons: bad habits, frequent exposure to direct sunlight, adverse weather conditions, improper cosmetic procedures, infectious processes in the body, etc. In addition to the general deterioration of complexion , many are concerned about the appearance of pigment spots, bright freckles and areas of redness on the face.

All this is the reason for finding effective means for whitening the skin. Often in the beginning, women try to use the recipes of folk cosmetology, which for the majority are more accessible and safe than cosmetology. So, for this purpose, you can use different home masks. In this article, we'll look at how you can whiten your face with an orange peel.

Use of an orange for a skin of the face

Orange is very often used in the preparation of home, as well as in the production of store cosmetics for facial care. And for the skin are useful not only the pulp, orange juice and oil, but also the skin of this citrus. It contains substances such as organic acids, vitamins C, A, PP, trace elements (calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, etc.). In general, we can note the following properties of the orange, favorable for the skin:

• anti-inflammatory;
• tonic;
• antioxidant;
• detoxification;
• rejuvenating;
• narrowing of pores ;
• giving smoothness, silkiness;
• increase skin elasticity;
• reducing the fat content of the skin.

And, what is important for our topic, an orange can gently whiten the skin, give it a healthy natural shade.

Masks for whitening the face from the peel of an orange

There are several recipes for whitening masks with orange peel. Most of them involve the use of dried and chopped peel. It can be dried in the sun (within 6-7 days), and grind - in a blender or coffee grinder.

Recipe # 1 :

1. Take one tablespoon of powdered powder from the peel of an orange.
2. Add a little warm milk, stir until the formation of gruel.
3. Apply to cleansed face, rinse after 10 minutes.

Recipe # 2:

1. Take a tablespoon of powder from dried orange peels.
2. Mix with the same amount of fresh yogurt (no additives).
3. Apply to pre-cleaned skin.
4. Wash off after 10 minutes.

Recipe # 3:

1. Mix a tablespoon of powder from orange peel with natural honey in equal proportions.
2. Add 1-2 drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice.
3. Stir well and apply to a clean face.
4. Wash off the mask after 5-10 minutes.

Recipe # 4:

1. Grind the almond kernels into powder.
2. Mix powder from almond kernels and powder from orange peel in equal proportions.
3. Add a little water until a mushy mass is obtained.
4. Apply mask to cleansed face for 10 minutes, then rinse with water.

Masks from orange peel for bleaching face are recommended to be done daily or once every two days. After achieving the desired result, it can be repeated 1-2 times a week to maintain it.

Precautions when applying an orange face mask

Since all citrus fruits, including orange, are powerful allergens, one should be extremely cautious when using them as components of cosmetics. This is especially true for women with sensitive skin, prone to allergic reactions. It is advisable to perform a test for allergenicity before carrying out the procedure. To do this, apply a small amount of mask to the wrist and wait 2-3 hours. If there are no undesirable reactions (itching, redness, swelling), the remedy can be used for facial skin.