Orange Peel Powder Face Pack: Natural Vitamin C for Glowing, Even-Toned Skin

Orange peel is usually thrown away, but dried and ground it becomes one of the most effective brightening ingredients in natural skin care. Orange peel powder contains vitamin C, citric acid and natural oils that exfoliate, brighten and tighten the skin. It has a fresh, citrus smell and gives an instant glow that few other herbal powders can match.

Benefits of orange peel powder for skin

• Brightens dull skin with its natural vitamin C content
• Fades tan and dark spots over time
• Gently exfoliates with its fine, slightly grainy texture
• Absorbs excess oil and reduces shine
• Tightens open pores
• Reduces blackheads and whiteheads
• Evens out skin tone and reduces pigmentation
• Leaves a fresh, natural citrus fragrance

Who should use orange peel powder?

It suits oily, combination and normal skin best. Dry and sensitive skin can use it when mixed with milk, curd or honey. Because it contains citric acid, it is best used in the evening and followed by sunscreen the next day.

Recipe 1: Orange peel and multani mitti pack for oily skin

• One teaspoon of orange peel powder
• One teaspoon of multani mitti powder
• Rose water to mix
• Apply on a clean face for 15 minutes and rinse. This pack controls oil, brightens and tightens pores in one step. Use twice a week.

Recipe 2: Orange peel and curd pack for tan

• One teaspoon of orange peel powder
• Two teaspoons of curd
• Apply on the face, neck and arms, leave for 15 minutes and rinse while massaging gently. The lactic acid in curd and the vitamin C in orange peel together remove tan effectively. Use three times a week.

Recipe 3: Orange peel and honey pack for dry skin

• One teaspoon of orange peel powder
• One teaspoon of honey
• A few drops of raw milk
• Honey keeps the skin hydrated while the peel brightens. Apply for 15 minutes and rinse. Use once a week.

Recipe 4: Orange peel and sandalwood pack for pigmentation

• One teaspoon of orange peel powder
• One teaspoon of sandalwood (chandan) powder
• Rose water to mix
• Apply on dark spots and uneven areas, wait 20 minutes and rinse. Use twice a week for eight weeks.

Recipe 5: Orange peel scrub for blackheads

• One teaspoon of orange peel powder
• One teaspoon of finely ground oats
• Enough rose water to make a thick paste
• Massage very gently on the nose and chin for two minutes, then rinse. Use once a week.

How to make orange peel powder at home

Peel oranges, remove the white pith, cut the peel into small pieces and sun-dry for three to four days until brittle. Grind to a fine powder and sieve. Store in an airtight jar away from moisture. Homemade powder is slightly coarser than commercial powder, so sieve well before using on the face.

Precautions

• Always patch test. Citrus ingredients can irritate sensitive skin.
• Do not use before stepping out in the sun.
• Keep away from the eyes.
• Do not use on broken skin or active rashes.
• Moisturise after every pack.

Combine with multani mitti for the best glow

The orange peel and multani mitti pack is one of the most popular combinations for oily, dull skin. PurePetal Naturals multani mitti is finely milled and chemical free, so it blends smoothly with orange peel powder and rose water. Try it once a week and the glow is usually visible after the first use.