Written by Dr. Sanjana V.B Bhms,dbrm,cdn

Founder & medical director of siahmsr wellness.in

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Orange face pack for de-tanning & exfoliating

     Oranges are known for their amazing effects on the skin as they impart healthy glow and beauty to  the skin since time immemorial. Both the orange peel or skin of oranges and fruit pulp  can do wonders on the tanned and withered skin. Orange face packs absorb excess oil from the face. They help in de-tanning and  provide an even skin tone.  Oranges are natural bleaching agents which can lighten your skin tone. 

    Orange peel powders are made from skin of oranges and these face packs are great exfoliating agents which may help you get clear and healthy skin .It can also smoothen your skin as a topical agent.

    Oranges are rich in antioxidants & vitamin C. Oranges contain potent antioxidants including flavonoids  (hesperetin and naringenin predominantly as glycosides), carotenoids (xanthophylls, cryptoxanthins, carotenes), and vitamin C.

  Orange face packs are used for pigmentation treatment. Pigmentation of face may happen from various causes. It may range from simple sun induced tanning to dark brown discolorations of age spots. Typically pigmentation can occur due to various causes such as  genes, ageing, sun induced damage, hormonal imbalances, some medications, contraceptive pills etc.

       Along with topical applications like face packs and creams, some  types of pigmentations may require medications too in their management. However, depigmentation face packs of these kinds have great role in lightening and smoothening the discolored skin .It may also help to prevent the further advancement of these dark spots  by gentle exfoliation of outer skin. This pack also help in preventing oxidative stress to your skin due to their rich antioxidant contents.

Orange -Sandalwood powder face pack

Ingredients

2 tbsp of orange juice

1tbsp of orange peel powder 

1 tbsp of sandalwood powder

2 drops of lemon juice

2 tbsp of rose water

2 tbsp of milk [optional for dry skin]

How to apply

Mix all the ingredients well and apply on your face and neck evenly. If your skin is dry or deficient in oil, you may add 2tbsp of raw milk to the mixture.

 Wait till the pack become a little dry [ it may take almost 10 minutes]. Then remove it by wetting the face first with water drops. Later gently massage and clean your face well with plenty of water. Gently tap on your skin. This pack will remove tan and help in gentle exfoliation of dead cells.

   Never allow the pack to dry over your face for a long time. As soon as it begins to dry, make it wet sprinkling water and wash your face gently. Over drying and keeping  the pack for a long time is not at all good for your skin. It may irritate your skin and may dehydrate the skin ,losing the moisture and oil which is important for healthy glow of your skin. Hence, use the face pack as an agent for mild  and gentle exfoliation only , keeping it for a short time in order to get its good effects. Gently wash your face. Your skin will look healthy, radiant ,glowing now.

If you add milk as an ingredient to the pack you may feel the skin  more hydrated and smooth. However, adding milk is not always suitable for oily skin with acne and comedones. So instead of milk you can use aloe Vera gel or some natural moisturizer after washing the face.

It is always good to wash the face well with these agents after any face packs or face masks.

Later apply another coat of natural moisturizer or gel on your face. This is an extremely good method to keep your skin healthy and radiant always.

Benefits 

      Orange peel is a great exfoliator and lightening agent. Milk  is a bleaching and lightening ingredient which deeply cleanses and softens your skin. Sandalwood powder is a cooling  and de tanning agent with antioxidant, anti microbial and anti inflammatory properties. Lemon juice also helps to remove tan.

This face pack has a cooling, de-tanning, soothing and de-stressing effect on your skin,  and help in elevating your mood with the natural aroma of this pack. You may feel so relaxed and stress free after this face pack application due to the combined aroma of sandalwood and orange peel powder.

Extra skin care options:

 People with extremely dry skin should apply a natural moisturizer 2 times on the same day of applying the face pack. The complete good effects of this pack is got after one or two days of applying it. Avoid exposure to sun immediately after this face pack application and removal. Use sunscreen preferably to maintain the glow .

It is very important to note that after applying an exfoliating face pack like this, leave your skin free with some natural moisturizer [if you go out or work in bright light indoors, apply sunscreen ].

Do not overdo face pack repeatedly .Let your skin rejuvenate itself within a few days in its own way. This point is very important in any skin care treatment.

Those who prefer to apply serums ,moisturizing lotions, sunscreen everyday on face  may continue their skin care routine in the same way .But do not apply this or other exfoliating face packs or masks everyday .Do this once in a month. Your skin may appear brighter, smooth and glowing always.

Reference 

1.Siahmsr data archive for beauty care

2.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35684041/