How to recycle fruit peels : here are some useful tips for preparing some natural remedies such as a body scrub or a degreaser for kitchen surfaces. Fruit and vegetable peels are the first part that we throw away in organic waste… and if we paid more attention, we could recycle them to make various DIY remedies.
Of course, not all peels should be thrown away, as is the case with apples for example, but if we are talking about harder peels, such as orange or grapefruit peels, it is obvious that we cannot eat them.
How to Recycle Apple, Pineapple and Cinnamon Peels to Lose Weight
Here is a cheap and easy to prepare remedy, which you can drink in the morning as soon as you wake up.
Ingredients
- Peel of an apple
- 100 g of pineapple peel
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 25 grams of organic honey
- 200 ml of water (200 ml)
The preparation
- First, wash the peels thoroughly and put the water to boil
- Once it has reached boiling point, add the peels together with the cinnamon: if you prefer, you can cut the pineapple and apple peels into smaller pieces.
- Let the infusion cook for about 25 or 30 minutes then turn off the heat and let it rest for about 10 minutes
- Filter the contents and set aside the resulting liquid
- Sweetened with honey
How to recycle banana peel, natural exfoliant
To revitalize your skin, tone it and eliminate toxins and impurities that accumulate every day, you can prepare an effective remedy with a banana peel.
Ingredients
- Banana peel
- 15 grams of sugar
Preparation
- Divide each strip of banana peel into three parts then cut into large squares
- Drop a little sugar on top of each piece of banana peel.
- To apply, simply take a piece of this sugared peel at a time and apply it to your face, massaging vigorously and in a circular motion.
- After you finish with one piece, move on to the next. Finally, rinse your face with warm water and apply your usual moisturizer.
How to Recycle Potato Peel for Dark Circles
Potato peels are also a very important resource for our beauty. This part of the potato has softening and anti-inflammatory properties. Here’s how to prepare the treatment to reduce dark circles; just cut the potato peel properly, taking care not to do it in thin strips: cut pieces large enough to place them under the eyes.
When the peel is ready, clean it well and apply it on the dark circles for about 15 or 20 minutes. Then, wash with cold water.
How to recycle lemon peel for house cleaning
Lemon peel, along with baking soda, is a natural, biodegradable and economical element that can be your best ally for daily cleaning of the house. It is effective on aluminum or for cleaning the oven. It is important to note, however, that lemon peel is not suitable for surfaces such as marble.
How to Recycle Pomegranate Peel to Dye Fabrics
Many people do not know that pomegranate has the ability to release its color on some materials, so it can be used to color a piece of clothing or to make, for example, a pink Easter egg. Simply immerse what you want to color in half a liter of water along with the peel of two pomegranates.
Put it on the stove and boil for half an hour to an hour. If you want a piece of clothing to acquire this color, the best thing to do is to soak it overnight with the pomegranate peel after cooking. This system always offers a very interesting result.
