Citrus Home Remedies
Citrus fruits contain an
incredibly high amount of healthy substances that break the monotony of a
single winter diet and enable you to overcome the challenges of the cold days
in an effort to preserve your health and mood. There are many citrus natural remedies
that have positive effects on your overall health as well as your physical
appearance.
Here are some of those citrus
natural remedies that you simply must try. Believe us, you will be amazed by
the effect:
1. Purifying Orange Mask
Ingredients:
- freshly squeezed juice of half orange and a few teaspoons of integral flour.
Method:
Start adding flour to the
juice while stirring. Stop when you get a dense mixture that can no longer be
mixed. Apply it on a clean face and leave it for about 20 minutes, then wash
thoroughly with warm water.
2. Lemon And Whey Bath
Ingredients:
- 5 lemons
- 8 drops of lemon essential oil
- 8 cups of whey
Method:
Squeeze the lemons, mix it
together with the drops of lemon essential oil and add the whey. Fill the bath
with hot water, about 96 degrees, and pour the mixture in. Soak for about 15-20
minutes and then just rinse your body with warm water.
3. Packaging For Shiny Hair
Ingredients:
- freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon
- 2 teaspoons of olive oil
- 2 cups of water
Method:
Mix the lemon juice with the
water, then add the olive oil. Heat the mixture on light fire, and massage your
scalp with it and apply some of it on the hair. Wrap your hair in a towel and
let it act for about 30-45 minutes, then wash it thoroughly with a mild
shampoo.
4. Remedy For Whitening And Hardening Your Nails
Method:
- 1 lemon
- ½ cup of milk
- 1 cup of water
Method:
Pour the juice of a lemon
inside a bowl and mix it with the milk and water. Put your fingers in the
mixture and let it act for 15 minutes. Then, take a cotton pad and apply the
mixture on your nails again. After you are done, wash your hand with a soup and
apply a hydrating hand cream.
5. Toothpaste With Orange And Menthol
Ingredients:
- orange peel from 1 ornage
- 10 dry mint leaves
- ½ tablespoon of sea salt
Method:
Wash the orange and grind the
peel and allow it to dry overnight. The next day, crash the mint leaves with
your hands and mix them with the orange and the salt. Place the mixture in a
jar. When washing your teeth, add a little of the powder on a dry toothbrush
and gently brush your teeth. Rinse your mouth with water after you are done.
This remedy acts antibacterial, disinfects and refreshes your breath.
6. Treat Remedy for Cough with Lemon And Thyme Leaves
Ingredients:
- 15 thyme leaves
- 30 lemon leaves
- 5 cups of water
Method:
Boil the water, and then pour
the herbs in the water. Let it stand until the water becomes lukewarm and
drain. Drink this remedy three times a day, before eating.
