Dried Tangerine Peel, Mandarin Peel, Chen Pi, great quality, 60gm ships from Montreal There are also reported health benefits to eating tangerine peels. The peel contains a super-flavonoid, or antioxidant, called tangeretin. Super-flavonoids have shown promise in studies as an effective way to lower cholesterol. Having healthy levels of vitamin C in your body has been tied to having healthy skin. Dried mandarin peel / dried tangerine peel (陳皮 in Chinese, literally means old mandarin peel) has been widely used in Chinese cooking for hundred of years. We like to add a little piece of it into our soups, congee and even in desserts. It's very versatile that can be used in many savoury or sweet dishes. Can be used as a face toner. To do this, immerse the peels of two tangerines in warm water and leave it overnight. Shake it on the morning and throw out the tangerine peels. You now have a very effective toner. For better results, use mostly at night and make sure you refrigerate it.