The Power of Orange Citrus

How sweet it is to peel and orange and enjoy each and every segment. However, I never realized how powerful an orange is. Do you know? 

The benefits of incorporating an orange in your health, in your home and in your lifestyle are endless. We have organized a fabulous list of ways to reshape your lifestyle with the simplicity of an orange. 

  1. Orange peels have anti-bacterial and anti-microbial properties making them a skincare superpower secret. They are reported to treat acne and oily skin and testing shows that orange peels can act as a natural bleach to help lighten dark blotches and lighten or correct skin pigmentation. 
  2. Filling an orange peel with salt and placing it in the refrigerator with absorb the odor and moisture in the refrigerator’s air. 
  3. Place your orange peels in pantyhose and place them in your closest or drawers, they act like potpourri reduce any musty air that can build up. 
  4. Did you know that placing old orange peels in a fireplace can create the most enchanting fire with the tallest flames you’ve ever seen? The natural oils found in oranges are flammable and are slower to burn than a typical fire starter. They will give the air a sweet aroma. 
  5. Orange acts as an elixir for you hair conditioner. Blend a full orange with the skin and all. For ultras soft and smooth hair, mix with your hair conditioner and apply, leave on and rince you hair as normal. 
  6. For your DIY all natural, non-toxic furniture and surface cleaner – fill a jar half way with orange peels, pour vinegar over until the jar is filled to the top. Let the mixture sit in room temperature for two weeks to soak. Strain the liquid into a spray bottle and you have the best cleaner around for kitchen, wood and bathroom surfaces. 
  7. Slice your orange in half. Remove the flesh so the skin is intact. Cut a candle wick to size to it pops out over the edge of the peel by a half inch. Carefully pour warm candle wax on the end of the wick to sick it to the base of the orange peel. Once secure, hold the wick straight up to the top and pour the warm wax around it. Let sit and harden completely before burning. 
  8. Heat a pot of hot water on the stove and toss in orange peels, around the holidays add cinnamon and cloves. Keep the pot on low for the day and the sweet aroma will fill your house. 
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