Many people often peel oranges and then shed the peel. But unexpectedly, orange peel has a lot of benefits. Here are 7 great benefits of orange peel.
White teeth
Orange peel contains a natural compound called citric acid which is commonly added to toothpaste, with a whitening effect.
This can be done in two ways:
– Take orange peel to rub the teeth for 5-7 minutes, then rinse your mouth thoroughly with water.
– Dry the orange zest, grind into a fine powder. Every time you brush your teeth, mix some powder with cream. Perform 2-3 times / week.
Natural cleaning
You can make an orange peel cleanser to clean windows, counters, dishes … both effectively and economically, in the following ways:
Pour vinegar into the bottle.
– Add the orange zest
– Store in the refrigerator, shake gently from time to time
– After two weeks, pour into a spray bottle to clean the surfaces.
Make orange scented candles
If you like the citrus scent, take the orange peel, turn it into a cute little candle in:
– Cut the orange in half, remove it or eat it inside while keeping the core for wick.
Pour olive oil over an empty orange
– Put a flame on the wick, the olive oil will help your candle to light.
Peeled orange peel for flavoring
If you want to add a slight orange flavor to the cake or have a little extra orange zest, grate them into thin strips.
Not only does the cake add flavor, but it also contains a lot of nutrients that are beneficial for health.
Make an insect repellent
You can take advantage of the orange peels to make insect repellents as follows:
– Dry a little orange zest
Fill the spray bottle with water
– Add the dried orange peels to the pot
– Spray it in places where there are a lot of flies, mosquitoes, insects.
If you don’t want to make a solution, you can dry the orange and tangerine peels and then burn them. The smoke and essential oils in this fruit peel will repel insects.
Make an exfoliating mixture
Make your own scrubs in the following ways to help you adjust the amount of ingredients correctly and save money:
– Combine the sugar and orange zest in a bowl
– Pour in coconut, argan or jojoba oil and stir
– Apply the mixture gently on the skin to exfoliate the dead cells.
Deodorize shoes, shoes
Citrus essential oil has a pleasant aroma. You just put some orange peel on your shoes and go overnight. The next morning your shoes will be really comfortable.
