Homemade face masks are a cost-saving alternative to premade masks, which may not be composed entirely of natural ingredients. Orange peel face masks can help to absorb excess oils from the opened skin pores, which can reduce blemishes and exfoliate dead and dry skin, creating a healthy, cleaner glow to your face. Orange peel mask can also help to remove a suntan from your skin, and the antioxidants in oranges may slow the skin's aging process.
Step 1
Peel your oranges and set the orange peels aside and let them dry. This should take 24 to 48 hours, depending upon the humidity in your area. You can place the peels in the sun to decrease the drying time.
Step 2
Crush the peels into a powder once they are dry by placing them into a shallow bowl and using a flat meat tenderizer or the back of a large spoon. Press the orange peels into the bottom of the bowl until they create powder. Or, place them in your blender or food processor and pulse until they turn into powder. Use a sifter or fine grate to strain any large pieces that are left in the powder.
Step 3
Mix 1 or 2 tbsp. of the orange peel powder with equal parts of either milk or water. Work the mix with a whisk or fork until it forms a paste. Use water if your skin is prone to acne. Set aside any remaining orange peel powder in an airtight container for later use.
Step 4
Apply the paste to your entire face, except for your lips and eyelids and allow it to dry. Remove the mask gently with water and a soft cloth after 30 minutes. Take care not to scrub your face to remove the mask, as this could damage your skin.
Tips and Warnings
- Substitute rose water for tap water to add a pleasant scent to your face mask.
- Do not use this mask if you are allergic to any of the ingredients used in this recipe.
Things You'll Need
- 2 to 3 large oranges
- Bowl
- Spoon or flat meat tenderizer
- Food processor or blender (optional)
- Milk or water
- Whisk or fork
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