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Can potatoes be applied to the face?
Potatoes have a very high nutritional value. Not only do they have the effect of beautifying and rejuvenating after eating, potatoes can also be used as a facial mask for applying to the face. The benefits of applying potatoes to the face are numerous, such as removing freckles, maintaining elasticity, removing dark circles, and eliminating fatigue.
I. Benefits of applying potatoes to the face
1. Remove freckles
Potatoes have the effect of absorbing excess body heat, so applying potatoes to the face can also eliminate the feeling of heat on the skin, make the heated skin stable, and at the same time, expel waste accumulated in the pores, remove freckles, and make the skin more beautiful.
2. Maintain elasticity
The starch in potatoes is a natural skin soother, which can protect the stratum corneum, lock in moisture, keep the skin elastic, and delay aging.
3. Remove dark circles
Potato slices can also remove dark circles under the eyes. Wash your face, dry it, and then cut potatoes into thin slices to apply to the dark circle areas under the eyes until the potato slices dry out and can be removed. It is best to cut the potatoes fresh and thinner for better adhesion, which will make them dry faster. Also, do not wash the cut potatoes with water and apply them directly to the dark circle areas for better results.
4. Eliminate fatigue
Applying potato slices to the face can not only eliminate fatigue but also smooth wrinkles. Applying thinly sliced potatoes to the eyelids can reduce swelling, enhance whitening, delay skin aging, make the skin smooth and tender, inhibit melanin, and make the skin fairer.
II. How to apply potatoes to the face
1. Apply potato slices to the face
Wash the fresh potatoes, peel and slice them as thinly as possible so that they can adhere closely to the skin. After cleansing, apply the potato slices to the areas with acne, remove them after 10-15 minutes.
2. Apply potatoes to the face with other substances
(1) Egg whites, milk
Potato puree, egg whites, and milk are very good for all skin types. After mixing, apply the mixture to your face while warm and cover with a towel to keep warm for 20 minutes.
(2) Cucumber
If there are small wrinkles on your face, cut potatoes and cucumbers into strips and apply them to your face and neck for 20 minutes. Then, wash with water mixed with a little lemon. Finally, apply olive oil.
(3) Yogurt
Peel and mash ripe potatoes, add a spoon of sour cream, apply it to your face for 10-15 minutes, and then rinse with warm water. This can make dry skin soft and elastic.
(4) Oatmeal powder
If you have oily skin, you can mix mashed peeled ripe potatoes with a small amount of oatmeal powder, apply it to your face for 15-20 minutes, and then rinse off with warm water.
