Onion is a staple vegetable in the kitchen, especially in the Indian household. We often throw away onion peels considering them useless. But did you know onion peels can serve many other purposes? From your hair care routine to adding it to the plant’s soil for an extra boost of nutrition, the onion peel is healthy and beneficial. Here are a few ways you can use onion peels in your daily life instead of throwing them away.
Hair Mask
You can make a hair mask with the help of onion peels and aloe vera gel. It will result in smooth, strong, shiny and long hair. To make this hair pack, dry and grind the onion peels. Add aloe vera gel to the onion peel powder. Then, apply it to the scalp and hair. Keep it on for half an hour and wash it off with a mild shampoo.
Onion Peel Water
You can use onion peel water for hair. It will act as a hair serum. All you need to do is boil onion peels in water in a pan. Then, filter it and let it cool. Apply this water to your hair and wash it off after 30 minutes. It will speed up the growth of your hair and give it a lustrous and shiny look.
Onion Peels and Oil
Another way to add shine to your hair and keep your locks healthy is by applying onion peel mixed with coconut or almond oil. To prepare this, follow these simple steps:
Lightly fry the onion peels and grind them to make a fine powder.
Mix it with an oil of your choice and apply it to your hair.
Wash it off after 30 minutes and wash your hair with mild shampoo.
Add Onion Peels to the Soil
Did you know you could make fertiliser and compost for plants using onion peels? Instead of throwing away the onion peels, put them in the soil in your garden. After the peels rot, they fertilise the soil. They contain calcium and potassium that nourish the soil and make the plant grow healthily. You won’t need to buy chemical-laden fertilisers any more. To make an organic fertiliser with onion peels, soak them in water for a day. After 24 hours, pour this water into the pots or garden.
