Do Oranges Help Heal Acne Breakouts?

Oranges are delectable additions to a healthy diet. Categorized as citrus fruits, oranges are widely recommended for their vitamin and antioxidant content. Oranges may also be a part of your acne diet if you're not allergic to citrus fruits. But, do you know that orange peel can also be used to formulate some of the best acne remedies? It just takes a commonsensical approach to prepare a facemask or use it as a cleanser. Let's go on to discuss the use of oranges for natural acne treatment.

What makes orange peel effective for treating acne? The citric acid present in orange peel kills acne-causing bacteria and cleanses the affected area. The Vitamin C content nourishes the skin. This explains why oranges may be good for some acne sufferers, i.e., for those who are not allergic to citrus fruits. Vitamin C, a potent antioxidant, helps fight free radicals, thereby preventing oxidative stress. It also aids in the production of collagen and elastin. Oranges also contain flavonoids and other antioxidant vitamins like Vitamin A and Vitamin E.

Orange pulp contains fibers that are good to maintain your blood glucose; this in turn keeps your insulin levels stable. How does that help acne? Well, high insulin levels promote inflammation, one of the root causes of acne. If you want to test oranges, the best approach would be to either include it in your diet or eliminate it from your diet for a few weeks. The resultant effect on your skin will help you decide whether or not you are allergic to the fruit.

Coming back to orange peel, do you know that it has astringent properties, in addition to anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties? Astringency helps tighten your skin pores. You can make a face mask from the peel or use its juice as a cleanser. To make a facemask, you can either dry the peel or use it afresh. The dry peel must be powdered and mixed with water to make a paste. The fresh peel can be pounded with water to form a paste. Apply the paste evenly on your face, leave it on till it firms and then wash off. In case, you feel any irritation, wash it right away. If you want to use it as a cleanser, just rub the outside of the peel on your face or squeeze orange juice on a plate and apply it on your breakouts with a cotton swab. You may repeat this process for about two weeks to see visible results. Your skin will smell good as well!

Before beginning the orange peel acne treatment, you must wash your face with warm water to dilate the skin pores, allowing the juice to reach the bacteria. Similarly, washing with cool water after the treatment constricts your pores, and reduces the likelihood of further clogging. And remember, a daily skin care routine of cleansing, toning and moisturizing is vital to keep acne at bay.

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