Orange peel

When people talk of citrus fruits...Vitamin C quickly slips into the conversation...drinking OJ world over,is very common and most all breakfast buffets will serve a pitcher of this refreshing orange drink...it's one of those foods that signify health instantaneously...the sweet sometimes tart taste of the fruit finds it's way into many many dishes both sweet and savoury.Now a whole lot of varieties are also available from different parts of the globe...the Indian 'kamala orange'  more than makes up for taste what it sometimes lacks in colour !
I wonder how many of us actually utilise the whole orange ? Like most citrus fruits the rind has natural oils which are great for the skin...as healthy as the fruit is to eat ,the rind also has amazing anti aging properties,keeping the skin supple not to mention adding a healthy glow ! So,if you don't already do so,the next time you use oranges at home,dry the peels out in the sun instead of discarding them...when they are completely dry,that will take a couple of days,the brittle peels can be ground into a coarse powder,that makes for a great scrub!
If you want to use it as a mask,just add a bit of gram flour and some 'malai' (milk skin)...mix to a smooth paste and apply for 15mts...it truly does feel wonderful and the skin really does feel pampered.
In some countries in the middle east they make 'spoon sweets' out of orange peel..very interesting...who's gonna throw away the Orange peels now eh ?!! ;))

It keeps really well in an airtight container in a cool dry place...make sure the jars are clean and free of moisture before storing...it's a great scrub for all skin types...do try !!!