THE POWER OF VITAMIN C SIX DIY BEAUTY HACKS YOU CAN DO WITH ORANGE PEELS
VITAMIN C RICH FOODS THAT YOU SHOULD INCLUDE IN YOUR DIET LUTHO PASIYA
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CHECK OUT THESE FIVE EASY ONES YOU CAN USE WITH THE HELP OF YOUR KIDS. ADD IT TO YOUR BATH AS A POWDER Let orange peels dry out, then grind them down with a mortar and pestle until peels are a fine powder, and sprinkle them straight into your bath for a luxurious and skin-soothing treat. LIP BALM To make orange peel lip balm, add some almond oil, and an equal amount of sugar and orange peel powder to a bowl. Mix it together and let it set before applying to your lips. USE IT AS A BODY SCRUB Wrap orange peels in gauze and rub onto your skin while in the shower to brighten skin. You can start by zesting your orange. Add your sugar and zest to your glass container. Then add oils a little at a time, stirring them in with the sugar mixture. BATH OIL Extract the oil from the orange peels by grinding up the peels and fermenting them with vodka or alcohol for about three days. Strain the oil and add a few drops to your bath. Orange oil is known for its antiinflammatory properties, as well as its ability to improve skin tone and texture. HAIR CARE Add crushed orange peel to some water and leave it there overnight. The following day you’ll be able to add this mixture to your hair to help rid yourself of dandruff, while cleaning and conditioning your hair at the same time.
IT’S WINTER in South Africa, which means that it’s “orange” season. Many households stock up on oranges and eat them to make sure they load up on vitamin C. A lot of orange peels will end up being thrown in the trash. This is a big shame since there are loads of unique uses for orange rinds that you may not have thought of. When it comes to beauty DIY, you can go wild. There are plenty of genius uses for peels that will save you money and time.
VITAMIN C is one of the most important ingredients for our bodies. It helps boost our immune systems. When we consume food rich in vitamin C, we are likely protecting ourselves from several chronic diseases. But do you know which foods contain the highest amounts of vitamin C? From our research, you can take a look and fill your grocery cart with these food items from now on.
HERE ARE FOUR FOODS THAT ARE LOADED WITH VITAMIN C. CITRUS FRUIT Popular citrus, such as oranges, helps build up your immune system and also helps fight the common cold and flu. Vitamin C is thought to increase the production of white blood cells and these are key to fighting infections. Because your body does not produce or store it, your body needs a daily dose of vitamin C for continued health. GUAVA Guava contains about four times the amount of vitamin C as an orange. They are also rich in vitamin A and also a great diet food. KIWI Kiwi is one of the world’s most nutritious fruits and contains very high levels of vitamin C. They should be eaten as soon as they are ripe, as leaving them standing could decrease their vitamin C levels. CAULIFLOWER Health experts reveal that one cup of chopped raw cauliflower is loaded with vitamin C, which helps prevent cellular damage, aids iron absorption and reduces cholesterol. Experts also reveal that it is an excellent source of dietary fibre for digestion, vitamin K to promote blood clotting, vitamin B6 for metabolism and choline, and vitamin B – known for its role in brain development.
