Best Ways to Use Lemon Peel

Fresh, bright yellow with a refreshing smell is how a lemon can be described as. While you may be surprised to know that not only lemon is useful but its peels can be of some use too. You may feel lemon peels as waste but they can actually be of some use to them.  Holding bunch of nutritious qualities, lemon peels contains a spectrum of vitamins, minerals and fiber (things like calcium, potassium, and vitamin C) that can give your menu a nutritional boost. We tend to throw away vegetable peels but lemon peels can have multipurpose uses.

Benefits of lemon peel

Lemons have a high concentration of citric acid, which is great for general disinfecting and cleaning. The peel not only helps maintain hygiene when it comes to our body but also acts as a sanitizer. The citric acid in lemons can help kill bacteria and removes soap scum and mineral deposits.

We bring you few ways in which you can experiment with lemon peels:

Lemon zest for culinary purpose 

It is a good way to add citrus flavour to your diet. Zest is simply grated lemon peel, and it can be used fresh, dried, or frozen. You can also grate zest, spread it on a towel and leave out until dried, then store in a jar. Lemon zest can be used in salads, marinades, and baked goods. You can also freeze and store it in the refrigerator.

A scented humidifier

In days of winter, to avoid dry surroundings, put lemon peels in a pot of water on a low flame. It will humidify the air and will make the atmosphere refreshing and scented. Lemon acts as a natural deodorizer.

Make your own foot spa

Boil lemon peels for several minutes and allow it to cool completely and strain. Add some drops of almond milk, two tablespoons of cold-pressed olive oil and a couple of drops of lemon essential oil. Soak feet for about 20 to 30 minutes and then pat dry to moisturize and soften feet.

Remove odors from hands

Many instances leave lingering odors on your hands like chopping garlic or onions or washing utensils; rub lemon rinds on your fingers, nails, and hands to leave them smelling fresh again.

Add into your favourite face mask recipe

The acid content in the lemon peel has antibacterial properties. Add lemon peel powder to fuller’s earth or rose water face mask. Let it dry and rinse well, using water after using the citrus peels. You will notice almost immediate whitening effects. 

Footnote

Lemon peels have versatile use and can be used for cooking, beauty as well as household cleaning. The uses of lemon peels are endless and are a natural and healthy way to keep it in your kitchen. When it comes to consuming peel, it is best to go organic to avoid eating any pesticides.