Benefits of fruit and vegetable peels are far too many. Infact some suggest the peels have more nutrition than the entire fruit can offer. There have been wonderful usage of these peels in beauty and cosmetic industry from centuries. And traditionally they were even sought for medicinal values. Some peels and their extracts are even used for curing skin ailments. The skin or peel of fruits and vegetables is full of vitamins and minerals in addition to some strong flavors. There are ample uses so we must not throw them just yet. Most fruits and vegetable peels have more than one life. They must either be consumed or processed for further uses. Check out amazing beauty benefits of Leftover fruit and vegetable peels underneath.
Why to use fruit and vegetable peels for beauty benefits:
– Because they still have a lot of value to offer
– Because they have more nutrition than entire fruit has
– Because they offer remedies like no other product does
– Because they are completely harmless for skin and health
– Because they must be fully consumed for reducing wastage
Beauty Benefits of Leftover Fruit and Vegetable Peels:
1- Banana Peel Face scrub:
Banana peels are known to have excellent Vitamin B, potassium and magnesium contents. Infact the nutrition in peels is double that in the fruit. A wonderful scrub can be made using banana peels, just add some sugar crystals on banana peel and a few drops of lemon juice. And rub it gently on your face. This gentle exfoliation will help in opening up the pores and deep cleansing.
Keep doing for 5 to 8 minutes and leave to dry for 10 minutes. Wash your face with lukewarm water. This will give a naturally radiant and soft skin.
2- Lemon Peel for blackheads:
Lemon is a rich antioxidant and has antiseptic properties in addition to deep cleaning and astringent properties. Just don’t throw away the lemon peel after squeezing out the juice. Use these lemon peels on nose and chin areas for removing black heads quickly. They also open the pores and reduce discoloration of skin. They also treat acne well.
3- Lemon peel for cleaning dark elbows, ankles and knees:
Lemon peel has some great cleansing properties. They help in lightening and removing dark patches from elbow, ankle and knee joints. There the black depositions which make it embarrassing and unhygienic for our appearance.
Using the lemon peel to rub for around 15-20 minutes would help in curing the dark skin patches effectively and also prevent dead skin too.
4- Orange peel for skin smoothing and shine:
Orange is rich in Vitamin C and thus its peel is power-packed with citrus and refreshing substances. A natural solvent “de’lemmon” is present in orange peel which helps in preventing skin cancer. The best way to consume orange peel for its anti-cancer benefits, is by making a juice along with orange or drying orange peel and making its powder. Also, in addition orange peel can be rubbed on the face and hands for its smooth and revitalizing features.
5- Avocado peel for moisturizing properties:
Avocado in itself is an extremely healthy and nutritious fruit. The peel has some wonderful calming and moisturizing effects on our skin. Just a rub over the face and leave for a few minutes. Then wash it with lukewarm water for wonderfully moisturized skin.
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6- Potato peel for puffiness and dark circle treatment:
Potato is extremely rich in starch and is an instant form of energy. Potato peels are rich in carbohydrates and iron. They can be rubbed or kept on eyes to remove puffiness and remove dark circles too. As a cosmetic method potato has been used widely for these benefits in facials and cleansing.
7- Pomegranate peel for treating bad breath:
Pomegranate peel is rich in Vitamin C and is an excellent detoxifying agent. As a refreshing agent it helps in curing bad breath and maintains oral hygiene. Simply dry the peel and blend it to form a powder. Now take it with warm water for wonderful benefits of dental and oral hygiene.
8- Cucumber peels for skin care:
Cucumber is rich in water, it is a detoxifying agent, it has skin friendly minerals and soothing agents too. They are immensely used in facials as calming agent and for removing dark skin around eyes. It has rich skin revitalizing properties which make it a preferred choice for most beauty and skin care products. Just blend the cucumber peels and apply on face and keep this for 15 minutes. Now wash with lukewarm water and see the amazing results. In addition apply it with a mix of honey for even smoother skin.
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9- Carrot peels for reducing skin blemishes wrinkles:
Carrots are rich in vitamins and minerals and their peels are richer than the vegetable itself. Thus carrot peels are used widely for treating skin blemishes and reducing wrinkles. It has great healing qualities and treats most skin deformities. Just blend carrot peel with some yogurt and apply the mask for an hour. Now wash it with lukewarm water. This can be repeated every day for excellent results.
The above compilation on 9 beauty benefits of leftover fruit and vegetable peels is based on the DIY concepts of identifying and treating skin deformities from beauty remedies at home. And specially from waste fruits and vegetable products. As they are rich sources of dietary vitamins, minerals and proteins and thus they must be reused before recycling it completely. Be sure to check with your dermatologist before opting for any. Check with a patch test and then apply on your face for specific allergies.
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Minu Manisha
