Orange Peel Powder for Face and Body

Clean and fresh

A short rinse-off mask leaves skin feeling clean and refreshed.

Less dull-looking

Lifting surface oil and residue leaves a fresher-looking finish. Brightening here means less dull-looking, not a change in skin colour.

Less greasy on oily skin

Oily and combination skin often feel less greasy straight after rinsing.

For face, body and hair

The same paste works as a body pack, and as an occasional refresh mask for greasy roots.

Blends with

Water, milk, plain yoghurt, Spierb Aloe Vera Powder, Multani Mitti (occasional, more mattifying) or Neem Powder. Mix fresh each time.

Face mask

1. Use about 1–2 tablespoons (about 10–15 g) for face and neck.
2. Add lukewarm water gradually and mix to a smooth, yoghurt-like paste that spreads without running.
3. Let the paste stand for about 5–10 minutes so it hydrates evenly, then loosen it with a little water if needed.
4. Apply a thin, even layer to clean skin, avoiding the eyes, the immediate eye area, lips, the corners of the nose and broken or irritated skin.
5. Leave on for 10–15 minutes. Don't aim for a dry, tight or cracked mask; rinse sooner if it feels uncomfortable.
6. Soften with lukewarm water and rinse thoroughly, using very light fingertip movement to release the paste. Don't scrub hard.
7. Pat dry and moisturise.

How often

• Once a week.
• Oily or combination skin: up to twice a week if the skin stays comfortable.
• Dry, delicate or sensitive skin: less often, with shorter contact and a softer base.
• Daily use is not recommended.

Body pack

Mix 2–3 tablespoons with warm water to a smooth, spreadable paste, rest 5 minutes, apply a thin layer to intact skin, leave 10–15 minutes without letting it dry hard, and rinse thoroughly.

Hair and scalp refresh

Mix 2–3 tablespoons with warm water to a smooth paste, apply mainly to greasy or limp-feeling roots and scalp rather than dry ends, leave 10 minutes, and rinse very thoroughly until no grains remain. Up to once a week.

Blends

1 tsp Orange Peel with 1 tsp Spierb Aloe Vera Powder and 3–4 tsp warm water, rest 5 minutes, 10 minutes. With Multani Mitti, 1 tsp each and 3–4 tsp warm water, rest 5 minutes, 5–10 minutes, rinsed before the clay cracks, mixed in a non-metallic bowl. With Neem, 1 tsp each and 3–4 tsp warm water, 10–15 minutes, once a week. Milk or plain yoghurt: 1 tbsp powder to 2–3 tbsp, rest 5 minutes. Mix fresh and discard leftovers.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Peel Powder (100%).

Before you start

Patch test 24–48 hours before first use, using the exact mixture you plan to use, because milk, yoghurt, Aloe Vera Powder, neem or clay each bring their own tolerance. A little behind the ear or along the jawline, left for the normal mask time, then rinsed, shows how your skin responds. Anyone with a known orange or citrus allergy should not use it.

Using it safely

For external cosmetic use only. Do not ingest. Avoid the eyes and the immediate eye area, the lips and mucous membranes. Do not use on broken, raw, sunburned or significantly irritated skin. Don't rub inflamed blemishes. Stop if there is significant burning, persistent stinging, swelling, rash or worsening irritation. Don't add lemon juice, vinegar or essential oils. Keep clay blends thin and rinse them before they crack. Fresh water, dairy or Aloe Vera Powder mixtures aren't preserved, so mix only what you need. Avoid breathing in the fine dry powder when pouring or mixing. Use your normal sun protection. Keep out of reach of children.

Storage

Keep the pouch tightly closed, cool and dry, away from moisture, and use a dry spoon. Shelf life: 2 years from the date of packaging. Natural powder varies slightly in colour, aroma and texture between batches.