Use Orange Peel for Health, Beauty and Home Hygiene Purposes.

Orange peels are mostly discarded or used in composts but they have a lot of fantastic uses for health, beauty, cleaning and other purposes. Orange peels are rich in antioxidants, natural antihistamines, Vitamins A and C, minerals, fibers, enzymes and pectin. Below are some of the things orange peels can be used for.

1.       For Health: Orange peels are good for the lungs by providing support against respiratory distress. It also breaks down and expels phlegm. Orange peels contain natural antihistamines which combat allergies, without any side effects. They also help in relieving respiratory health conditions like asthma, cold, flu and cough. You can add some orange peels to hot water in a bowl and use to steam your face.

2.       Beauty, Skin and Hair: Because orange peels contain Vitamin C, enzymes and calcium which are good for having a glowing skin, use orange peel powder as a mask to;

·         Rid your face of pimples, acne, blackheads.

·         Lighten and tone your skin.

·         Remove dark spots and freckles.

·         Prevent your skin from being oily.

·         Prevent wrinkles

3.        Deodorizer: The acids in orange peels will neutralize odours in garbage cans, musty closets, refrigerators, freezers, homes and smelly shoes.

·         For garbage cans, simply put some peels at the bottom of the can.

·         For musty closets, put some powdered form in a sachet and hang in the closet.

·         For homes, put some dry powder in sachets or bowls around the house.

·         For smelly shoes, put a sachet of powder in the shoes and leave for a while.

4.       Insect Repellent: Mosquitoes, ants, flies and other insects hate the smell of limonene. Make an orange peel spray by steeping a fistful of orange peel powder and 200ml vinegar in a jar for two weeks. Mix with some water in a spray bottle and spray around you or on yourself. Placing peels or peel powder where you have insects also drives them away. Burning dried peels outdoors chases insects away.

5.       Stain Remover and Cleaner: Orange peels are good for removing oil stains, water stains and scum from glassware and silverware. You can use them to clean counter tops, sinks, glass cups, glass table tops and the microwave. Using them for cleaning also leaves a nice tangy smell.

Orange peel has many more uses than one can imagine and it is totally free. I see a lot of peels being discarded around and we are being bitten by mosquitoes every night! Next time you peel oranges, keep some or all the peel to use.

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