The 16 "Miraculous Powers" of Oranges
Oranges, besides being eaten and juiced, what else can they do? They can also be used to remove makeup; to make face masks; to make orange seed powder... You've probably never heard of these uses before! Let's take a look at the 16 "miraculous powers" of oranges!
1. Salty Orange Juice -- Replenish Energy
Drinking orange juice after exercise, the rich fructose content can quickly replenish energy, and the high water content of up to 85% can quench thirst and refresh the mind. Special reminder: Drink the freshly squeezed orange juice immediately, otherwise the oxygen in the air will rapidly reduce its vitamin C content. Adding salt for drinking will have an even more significant effect.
2. Orange Juice Makeup Remover -- Deep Cleansing
Soak a cleansing towel in orange juice and wipe it on facial skin. After fully absorbing for 5 minutes, wash with clean water. It can not only remove makeup but also thoroughly clean facial dirt and oil, achieving a deep cleansing effect. Even sensitive skin can be used with confidence. But a special reminder: after using orange juice to cleanse the skin, try to avoid sun exposure.
3. Orange Seed Mask -- Firm Skin
Grind 2 teaspoons of orange seeds into powder with a blender and mix with distilled water to make a paste-like mask. Apply 1-2 times a week to improve the resistance of skin capillaries and achieve the goal of firming the skin. People with sensitive skin can do a skin test first, apply the homemade mask behind the ear, wash it off after 5-10 minutes, and if there is no discomfort, it can be used with peace of mind.
4. Orange Seed Powder -- Treat Rheumatism
Place dried orange seeds in a pan and stir-fry. Be careful not to burn them, but try to stir-fry out the oil content. Grind the stir-fried orange seeds into powder and take it with hot water, 3-5 grams each time, after meals. Long-term persistence can treat rheumatism to a certain extent.
5. Orange Segment Salad -- Boost Immunity
Orange segments contain almost all the nutrients that fruit can provide, which can enhance human immunity, promote recovery from illness, and accelerate wound healing. It can also supplement dietary fiber, which helps with bowel movements.
6. Orange Segment Eye Mask -- Replenish Eye Moisture
Cut orange segments into thin slices to use as eye masks. Gently press with your fingers to aid absorption. It can promote blood circulation, effectively replenish moisture for the eyes, and provide long-lasting moisturizing effects.
7. Orange Peel Massage -- Reduce Cellulite
Orange peel has an outstanding anti-cellulite function. Take 1/4 of a cleaned orange peel, soak it in olive oil, and then massage the corresponding cellulite areas on the body. Squeeze out the juice evenly during the massage, and wash the skin with clean water afterwards.
8. Orange Peel Scrub -- Remove Dead Skin
Orange peel can be used to scrub off dead skin. At the same time, its rich flavonoids and vitamin C content can promote skin metabolism and improve the resistance of skin capillaries. Slice fresh oranges with the peel, put them in a gauze bag, and rub directly on rough areas like elbows, knees, and heels to exfoliate dead skin.
9. Orange Peel Sachet -- Hypnotic, Mosquito Repellent
Wrap orange peels in plain cloth to make a sachet. Placing it next to the pillow not only has a hypnotic effect but also repels mosquitoes. Placing it in the bathroom, kitchen, or refrigerator can remove odors and keep the air fresh.
10. Orange Peel Bath -- Moisturize, Soften Skin
Adding a small amount of freshly brewed orange peel soup to a bath can bring a refreshing fragrance, and it can also neutralize free radicals, helping to keep the skin moist and tender. It is especially suitable for use in the dry autumn.
11. Orange Peel Drink -- Soften Blood Vessels
Place 30 grams of cleaned fresh orange peel in 1 liter of water, boil for 15 minutes to make the orange peel drink. The orange peel drink is slightly bitter. Its hesperidin content can soften blood vessels and lower blood lipids. Drinking it daily can prevent cardiovascular diseases. Drinking a cup before a meal can also increase appetite.
12. Orange Blossom Honey -- Relieve Cough, Hypnotic
Add one tablespoon of orange blossom honey to warm water and stir to drink. It can relieve symptoms of nervous cough. Orange blossom honey can also be hypnotic and improve mild sleep disorders. Adding it to hot milk and drinking before bedtime has the best effect. In addition, drinking orange blossom honey can also help with abdominal pain and diarrhea symptoms.
13. Orange Blossom Tea -- Promote Digestion and Absorption
Drink orange blossom tea after meals. The sweet and sour golden tea water can promote digestion and absorption. In addition, orange blossom tea also has the effect of relieving tension and anxiety, making it suitable for drinking during work breaks.
14. Orange Blossom Essential Oil Massage -- Calm and Relax
Orange blossom essential oil (Neroli) can stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and has a calming and relaxing effect. Add 3 drops of orange blossom essential oil to 50ml of base oil for dilution and use for a full-body massage, or directly add 3 drops of the essential oil into an aromatherapy diffuser. Both methods can effectively relax the body and mind and relieve stress.
15. Orange Blossom Essential Oil for Scenting Clothes -- Add Fragrance
The name of orange blossom essential oil, Neroli, comes from the elegant 17th-century Italian Queen Neroli, who often used orange blossom essential oil on her gloves, clothes, and shawls to give them the effect of perfume. We can drip a few drops of orange blossom essential oil on cotton, wrap it in a tissue and place it in the closet; or add a few drops of orange blossom essential oil to the water when washing clothes; or mix orange blossom essential oil with a steam iron when ironing clothes. Wearing clothes with the fragrance of orange blossom also relaxes the body and mind.
16. Orange Blossom Essential Oil Spray -- Relieve Irritability
Drop 1 drop of orange blossom essential oil into 90ml of pure water, add it to a spray bottle to make an orange blossom spray. It can effectively relieve irritability, tension, and depression, and is also quite helpful for headaches and dizziness. It is the best partner for work.