How to apply orange peel on face for acne?

Acne is a travesty that affects almost everyone, regardless of age or gender. The bumps and spots can be incredibly frustrating, leaving you feeling hopeless about ever achieving clear skin. While there are so many products in the market that promise to deliver acne-free skin overnight, most of them fail miserably at providing any real relief.

Fear not, though! There’s an easy and effective solution right in your kitchen cabinet – orange peel!

Yes, using orange peels for healing acne isn’t anything new but have you ever wondered how it works? Keep reading to learn more about this natural cure-all plus the steps involved in getting rid of those unwanted pimples forever.

Why Use Orange Peels For Acne?

Before jumping into how one can use orange peels for their face let’s discuss why they should give it a try in the first place.

Vitamin C

Orange peel contains vitamin C which is known for its anti-inflammatory properties^. This means less inflammation on your face (hello brightening) and reduced chances of scarring.

An Oil Absorbent Agent

Is excessive sebum production leading to breakouts? Dull-looking skin taking over? Here’s something interesting — citrus fruits like oranges have oil-absorbing qualities^ as well resulting from citric acid content which nixes excess oil almost instantly while giving way smoother glowing skin.

A Natural Exfoliant

Exfoliation helps get rid of clogged pores and dead cells lying around making newer ones shine through. Orange peel has astringent properties that cleanse out any debris without being too harsh on sensitive areas^. Plus no worries about added fragrance unlike those store-bought exfoliators.

So now that we know why incorporating orange peel into our skincare routine is great let us dive right into learning how to incorporate it into yours!

Getting Started with Orange Peel Skincare for Acne

Step 1: Collecting Orange Peels

It’s time to raid those kitchen cabinets and retrieve as many oranges as you can find. Depending on your skin type, about a cup’s worth of peel should do.

Step 2: Dry Them Out

Rinse the peels cleanly so there’s no further residue and place them in an airy dry area outside or close to a window if the day is open. You can also use a dehydrator if you have one lying around (home cooks lucky enough). Let them sit for a few days until they are crispy when touched and all moisture evaporates away. This is important since we want to increase their shelf life before usage.

Step 3: Grinding The Dried Peels

Break out that blender/mortar pestle… basically whatever grind-y contraption you possess (maybe even go manual like our grandmothers lol @millennials)…and start grinding up those dried peels! They should appear powdery now without any large flakes visible lurking within.

The end result ought to be somewhat similar in texture like cornmeal — not too course but not too fine either.

Optional Add-ons

If feeling creative, add some other natural ingredients into your powdered mix:

• honey – anti-inflammatory & antibacterial
• turmeric – soothes redness
• oatmeal – gentle exfoliant while soothing out any irritation

Once thoroughly mixed, store it in an air-tight jar somewhere cool preferably away from sunlight ^(tricky business making DIY products amirite?). Now slather that goodness onto your face!

(Ideally this mixture would last about six weeks)

Applying Orange Peel Powder On Your Face To Combat Acne

Alright let us get into applying our creation! Just remember – patch test first!

Step 1: The Basic Application

Dip some of the orange peel powder onto a bowl and add enough water to make it into a paste with medium consistency which will help in easier application. Look at you all Martha Stewart-like, minus the cooking!. Apply this on your face avoiding sensitive areas (like near your eyes) for about ten minutes then rinse thoroughly using cool water.

If looking for some added exfoliation use gentle circular motions in a small amount while applying grindier side around nose or chin area.

Step 2: Spot Treatment

Mix up some clay to create an acne mask/spot treatment:

• Add half cup kaolin clay
• One tablespoon of activated charcoal
• Half teaspoon of Turmeric
• Enough raw apple cider vinegar/water mix until smoothish

Spread this by itself directly on spots you’re targeting before turning pinkish as drying process happens.

Bonus Tips For Managing Acne Using Orange Peel

While orange peels are definitely helpful there’s always room for more good stuff right? Here are additional tips that complement usage and guarantee better results.

Avoid overwashing/overusing peeled pastes

Yes we know once pimples start popping up washing them down every few hours almost turns into an hourly ritual but going overboard doesn’t mean better outcomes. Overwashing can strip off natural oils leaving the face too dry resulting in even more irritation +flakes. Adults should be aiming between one-to-one and/or two times daily wash routine(euphemism?) with strictly twice as applied grated citrus addition.

Gentle Saturation Only

As stated already taking round scrubbing movements is not needed AT ALL – let alone desirable when peach fuzz gets caught mercilessly ripping out clumps/scuffing skin [hope no one was having dinner during reading eww!]. A dab every day keeps acne away, two dabs a day…we’ll spare you the rest.

Watch your Diet

It is no secret that what we eat can affect our skin in more ways than one. So it’s high time to learn those healthy alternatives and incorporate them into your diet as much as possible — especially ones rich in antioxidants like berries, leafy greens nuts, etc (feel free to hold off on processed sugary junk once in a while) Dramatic changes may not happen overnight but this will also lead to overall better health [insert subliminal “disclaimer” music here lol]

Hydration

Water…that good old colorless liquid!The #1 most important thing when it comes to skincare routines that successful people swear by daily. Yes, drinking enough water each day keeps you hydrated thereby making pimples less likely!

So there we have it – who would’ve guessed citrus could be such an ideal natural ingredient? A simple DIY protocol awaits all on yet another beauty quest for perfect flawless skin using orange peels! Easy enough,right?

Good luck guinea pigs out there – let us know how the process goes over time.