We usually eat veggies and fruits never considering how we can benefit from their peels. Fruits’ outer layers are full of vitamins and minerals, yet they are usually wasted. But, what we can do with these peels? Let’s check it out together!
我们经常吃蔬菜和水果，从来没有考虑过蔬菜与果皮有何价值。水果的外层富含维生素和矿物质，但它们通常被浪费了。但是，我们能用这些果皮做什么呢?让我们一起来看看吧！
1. Moisturize your skin
Rub the fleshy part of an avocado peel on your face, after 20 minutes rinse your face with abundant water. Avocado is full of fatty acids that are perfect for moisturize your skin.
1. 滋润皮肤
将牛油果皮的肉质部分擦在脸上，20分钟后用清水冲洗干净。牛油果含有丰富的脂肪酸，是滋润皮肤的最佳选择
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2. Relieve eyes tiredness/inflammation
Press the inside of the fresh potato peel onto your eyes for reducing their puffiness (good also for inflammation). Leave it for 15 minutes and not rinse afterward.
缓解眼睛疲劳/炎症
将新鲜土豆皮的内侧贴在眼皮上，有助于消除眼睛浮肿(对缓解炎症也有帮助)。敷15分钟即可， 不用冲洗。
3. Homemade Potpourri /drawer sachets
Put dried orange peels, cloves, cinnamon sticks, dried petals, nutmeg and/or essential oils in an airtight container. Open after 3 days. Now you can put it in your favorite jars or sachets. It will make your apartment smells lovely!
3. 自制香袋
将橙子皮、丁香、肉桂棒、干花瓣、肉豆蔻和/或精油放入密封容器中。3天后打开。现在你可以把它放在你最喜欢的罐子或袋子里。它会让你的屋子充满可爱的气息！
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4. Clean your tea kettle
Fill the kettle with water and small pieces of lemon peels and bring it to boil. Then turn it off and leave it for 1 hour, drain and rinse.
4. 清洗茶壶
将水和小片柠檬皮装入茶壶，烧开后关火/断电源。然后静置1小时, 倒出水和果皮，清洗。
5. Remedy for itchy skin
Apply banana peel on mosquito bites, leave it for 10-15 minutes, and remove. Banana peel contains vitamin C, vitamin E, and magnesium that make it great homemade remedy for itchy skin.
5. 治疗皮肤瘙痒
将香蕉皮涂在蚊子叮咬处，10-15分钟即可。香蕉皮含有维生素C、维生素E和镁，是治疗皮肤瘙自制良药。
6. Keep brown sugar soft
Put lemon peels (remove pulp and pith) inside your brown sugar jar to keep it from clumping and to preserve its moisture.
6. 红糖保鲜剂
把柠檬皮(去掉果肉和果核)放在你的红糖罐里，防止它结块，保持水分。
7. Freshen your fridge
Place the big pomelo peel (or lemon) inside your fridge to absorb all the smells. It will bring a fresh citrus scent.
冰箱清新剂
把大柚子皮(或柠檬)放在冰箱里，吸收所有的气味。它会带来新鲜的柑橘香味。
8. Creative candles
Cut the orange in a half and remove the peel paying attention to leave the steam on the inside of the orange intact. Pour olive oil in the half orange peel and a bit on the steam. Let both sit for around 30 minutes to let the candle and steam soak up the oil.
8. 创意蜡烛
将橙子切成两半，去皮时要注意保持橙子内部的茎完整。将橄榄油倒入一半的橘皮中，并在茎上加一点。让它们都静置30分钟左右，让蜡烛和茎部吸收油脂。
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And..what about you? How do you usually reuse your veggies and fruits peel? Share with us!
你有什么创意呢? 你通常如何再利用你的蔬菜和水果皮? 分享给大家吧!