Summer fruits are pulpy, juicy and delicious. Summer fruit salads are divine, and these summer fruits have numerous benefits when included in your skincare routine too. One of the most easily available fruits in every household, orange is known for its vitamin C content, which helps give a natural glow to the skin. Oranges can easily amp up our skincare routine with their properties. From acting as a toner to giving you that supple skin, it has endless beauty benefits. The natural oils present in oranges help in giving a soft looking skin and retain its natural moisture. With the onset of summer, it is the perfect time to include oranges in our skincare routine. Here's a guide for you to begin with.
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Benefits Of Oranges For Skincare
1. Prevents Acne
Oranges are rich in citric acid, which helps in controlling acne. They have exfoliating properties also, which gives you a natural shine and youthful glow. You can apply the orange juice directly also on the skin with cotton pads or balls.
2. Controls Skin Ageing
As we know orange is rich in vitamin C, so it helps in controlling the signs of ageing and giving you that plump and firm skin. It increases the production of collagen.
3. Unclogs The Pores
It largely helps in shrinking the pores. All you need to do is apply orange juice directly on your face, let it sit for about 3-5 minutes and then wash it off.
4. Antioxidant Properties
As it is loaded with vitamin C, so it has antioxidant properties, which fights infections and keeps our skin toxin free.
Orange peel has endless beauty benefits for our skin
5. Moisturises The Skin
Rich in Vitamin C, oranges have natural moisturising properties and hence they help in locking moisture and keeps the skin plump and glowing
DIY Remedies
Orange Peels
Super easy and time saving remedy for those with acne marks. To get rid of your acne marks, just grate the peel of orange and apply it on the marks. Leave it on for about 15 minutes and then wash it off. Try this regularly for effective results.
Orange Peel+Yogurt
Yogurt helps in giving natural moisture to the skin and makes it plump. For this remedy, take 1 tablespoon of grated orange peel in a bowl and add 2 tablespoons of yogurt, mix them well and apply it on the skin. Allow it to sit for about 20 minutes and then wash off. This pack will help in removing tan and give you fresh and clear skin.
Orange Juice+Honey+Sugar
Exfoliation is important in every season and this homemade scrub will help you in getting rid of dry skin as honey will give natural hydration and nourishment to the skin. For this remedy, you need to mix two tablespoons of fresh orange juice, one tablespoon of sugar and one teaspoon of honey. Mix them well and then gently scrub it on the face for about 10 minutes and then after 5 minutes, wash it off.
These remedies will be your beauty saviour in summers
Aloe Vera+Orange Peel
Aloe vera has soothing properties and is a good ingredient for people with sensitive skin. For this remedy take aloe vera extract and grated orange peel or one tablespoon of orange peel powder, mix them well and then add a few drops of rosewater and then apply it on your skin for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with cold water.
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