What are the benefits of taking an orange peel bath?

People often add some flower petals or white vinegar when taking a bath, which can make their skin whiter and more tender, and also has the effect of regulating the body. In fact, orange peels can also be used, but you must pay attention to cleaning them before use, so that the residual pesticides will not harm your skin. So what are the benefits of taking a bath with orange peels?

After eating oranges, don’t throw away the remaining orange peels. Using them for bathing has many benefits. Citrus peel has a fragrant smell and has the effects of sterilization, dispelling wind and cold, moisturizing, aiding sleep, and removing odors. Using it to wash your hair and take a bath can not only remove skin dirt, but also moisturize the skin and eliminate fatigue.

The climate is dry in winter, and the skin easily loses moisture, becoming rough and inelastic. Citrus peel is rich in organic acids, vitamin C and essential oils. After soaking in hot water, these substances dissolve and penetrate into the skin through the open pores during bathing, stimulating the capillaries under the epidermis and promoting metabolism. These ingredients form a thin film on the skin surface, which can prevent moisture evaporation and make the skin smooth and delicate.

Soaking your feet in citrus peels can also keep you warm in winter, and is especially suitable for people who have a cold constitution and are afraid of cold. It also has a good effect on treating early-stage colds. Citrus peels can also protect hair, leaving it smooth and soft after washing; soaking your feet in citrus peels can improve sleep and help you fall asleep sweetly. However, tangerine peel is pungent and warm in nature, so people with skin allergies, fever, dry mouth, constipation, yellow urine, etc. should use it with caution.

We need to remind everyone not to take a bath directly with fresh orange peel, because its surface is contaminated with pesticides and preservatives, which may irritate the skin. Orange peel needs to be processed. First, rinse off the dirt on the surface with clean water, then cover it with clean water about 5 cm and soak it for more than 30 minutes; then put it in alkaline water (add 5-10 grams of edible alkali to 500 ml of clean water) and soak it for 5-15 minutes or soak it in rice washing water for about 1 hour; finally, rinse it with clean water and put it in a ventilated, cool place to dry for 1 week. Before bathing, put the citrus peels into a cotton bag; then put it into warm water, and you can enjoy the refreshing and pleasant fragrance of the citrus peel bath.

Through the above introduction, everyone can clearly understand the benefits of taking a bath with orange peel. In fact, in addition to some orange peels, you can also add some Chinese herbal medicine, which will bring more benefits to human health. However, you must be cautious when taking medicinal baths. It is best to seek the advice of a doctor so that you can use the correct method to achieve better results.