POTATO FOR SKIN

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Today we are going to talk about skincare using POTATO. Something so readily available, it is something you will always find in any kitchen. They can be prepared in countless ways and taste different each time. Potatoes are loved in almost all culinary cultures across the globe. They are a treasure
of vitamins. Also they do wonders when used on skin.
Potatoes contain an enzyme called ‘catecholase’ which helps to brighten skin and get rid of dark spots. 


 POTATO FACE PACKS


1. REDUCES DARK SPOTS

  • Blend peeled potatoes in a blender.
  • Apply the paste on your face. Gently massage for about 5 minutes.
  • Wash your face with clean and cold water.
  • Repeat this every day for best results.




2. TREATS WRINKLES

POTATO, GLYCERIN AND MILK FACE PACK

INGREDIENTS
1. Potato (grated)
2. milk
3. Glycerin

Add one grated potato in a bowl, along with it add 2 tablespoons of raw milk and 4-5 drops of glycerin. 
Apply on affected area, wash your face after 20 minutes.

You can use this twice a week.


3. TREATS SUNBURN

Place cold potato slices on the painful burnt skin to soothe and also take the sting out.



4. TREATS DRY SKIN

INGREDIENTS

1. Potato

2. Curd

Grate the potato and mix it with the curd.

Apply the paste on your face and leave it on for 20 minutes.

Wash with regular water.

This mask replenishes skin moisture and treats dry skin.


5. EXFOLIATES SKIN

a. Simply apply grated and peeled potatoes on your face and leave on for 10 minutes. Rinse with clean water. Doing this regularly can help remove dead skin cells and rejuvenate your skin.

b. Blend strawberries, honey and potato, apply for 10 minutes and clean your face.
 This can be done 3 times in a week.


6. MOISTURIZE 

INGREDIENTS
1. Potato
2. Olive oil
3. Honey


Grate 1 potato and mix it with 2 Tbsp olive oil, then add 1 Tbsp honey. Mix thoroughly, then apply to the skin. Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. The hydrating elements (olive oil, honey) help to replenish the skin while the potato fights fine lines and adds vitamins and minerals.


7. POTATO FACE PACK FOR ACNE


INGREDIENTS
1. Tomato pulp or juice- 1tbsp
2. Potato pulp or juice- 1 tbsp
3. honey- 1 tbsp



Mix the potato and tomato juices/pulps.
Add honey to the mixture and mix until you obtain a smooth paste.
Apply it evenly on your face, focusing on the affected area.
Leave it for 15-20 minutes
Wash your face.

It can be used daily. 


8. POTATO MASK FOR GLOWING SKIN


1. Potato juice
2. tissue tablet

Put 3 tablespoons of potato juice in a bowl, put a tissue tablet in it, let the tissue soak the juice. Now wide open the tissue and put it all across your face. Remove after 15 minutes and wash your face. 
This can be done thrice a week.



9. SPOT REDUCTION


INGREDIENTS
1. Potato juice -2 tablespoon
2. Fuller's earth or multani mitti - 1 tablespoon

Make a fine paste of both ingredients, leave it on your face for 20 minutes and wash it off. 

* To know more about fuller's earth click here

TAKEAWAY


Always perform a patch test before trying anything new on your face.
This is the second post for the series" SKINCARE IN KITCHEN"
See you for the next one.

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