These citrus specials have etched an indelible mark in all our summer tales, from cool orange juice to sliced oranges in tropical salads, this fruit is a master at amping up flavours and adding a generous dose of Vitamin A, C and potassium. And while the juicy chunks get the spotlight and the chance to be under the knife, the nutritious peels barely ever make it to the platter. However, orange peels also are a rich source of vitamin C and can be preserved to better and beautify your skin.

oranges are extremely rich in vitamin C, which aids the skin to even out your skin’s tone and texture by catalysing the production of collagen. By restoring the elasticity in your skin, its appearance becomes firmer, while keeping wrinkles at bay. It is also an antioxidant that reverses UV damage and premature ageing.Suffering from blocked pores or dull skin? Well, the citric acid in oranges has got you. Its acidic properties foster the opening of pores and carefully cleanse all the debris off your face. If you have oily skin, it also controls excess sebum so no more blocked pores. This is the ideal natural solution if you are dealing with hormonal changes, acne or that sudden nasty breakout.Orange peel powder is finer than with rise granules. This makes it the perfect ingredient to exfoliate sensitive skin! Or get rid of the everyday grime and dead skin cells with the help of a vitamin C-infused exfoliating scrub. The paraben-free St. Ives Radiant Skin Pink Lemon Orange Face Scrub gives way to soft and glowing skin by using ingredients rich in vitamin C. If that wasn’t enough, it also uses walnut shell powder and lemon peel powder to help smoothen your skin. Simply massage it onto damp skin and then wash it off.

The brightening properties of orange peel powder can be your BFF after a beach vacation. It effectively lightens pigmentation and gets rid of uneven and unwanted tan lines along with the usual blemishes and acne scars. Besides evening out your skin tone, it also calms