Did you know that besides being part of delicious recipes, potatoes are also the main ingredient
in many natural beauty treatments?
In today's video, we will show you some natural recipes that treat common skin problems and
have the potato as the main ingredient.
1.
Dark circles around the eyes The appearance of dark circles doesn’t signal
a serious problem, but makes the person to look older, worn out, or sick.
Potatoes can help this issue.
Cut two thin slices of potato and place one in each eye.
The slices should cover the entire dark region around the eyes.
Leave the potatoes on for 20 minutes.
After that, remove them and rinse your skin with plenty of warm water.
Another tip is to wet a cotton swab with potato juice and then apply it on the skin.
2.
Wrinkles Wrinkles are lines and depressions that form
on the skin and are the main sign of aging skin.
To treat them, all you need is a mixture of two medium-sized potatoes with half a glass
of water.
To do this, wash the potatoes well, peel them and cut them into small pieces.
Then place them in the blender.
When you mix all the ingredients, spread the paste on your face and let it sit for a few
minutes.
3.
Dark spots Dark spots that appear on the face, hands,
arms, or other parts of the body can be caused by factors such as over exposure to the sun,
hormonal changes, acne, or sores.
You improve your appearance by creating a paste with potatoes.
Peel a potato and put it in the blender until it forms a paste.
Once that’s done, apply the product to the face, with circular massaging motion, and
let it act for ten minutes.
Then, wash it off with cold water.
Repeat for several days and the stains will begin to fade.
4.
Acne If you have acne, you’ve probably already
heard several tips on how to get rid of it.
Usually acne arises for three reasons: Clogged pores of the skin, excess oiliness and bacterial
buildup.
Raw potatoes are rich in vitamin C, potassium, copper and sulfur, which are ideal elements
to cleanse the skin, eliminate toxins, and reduce acne and pimples.
The first thing to do is wash your face thoroughly to remove oil or makeup.
Apply a 3-centimeter slice of raw potato, performing a circular massage all over the
face.
Let it act overnight, rinsing the face well the next day.
5.
Sunburns Sunburns are very painful and we don’t always
have access to appropriate products for immediate relief.
An excellent home remedy for light burns is the potato, because it’s rich in vitamin
C, which facilitates the healing of the burn, while decreasing irritation and the burning
sensation.
Apply cold potato slices to the affected areas.
In a few minutes you should notice a relief.
6.
Improve the appearance of the skin The day-to-day running, the lack of sleep,
and the stress erase the brightness of our face, often leaving us with an older appearance.
Sleeping well, following a healthy diet, and drinking plenty of water are key factors in
improving the appearance of the skin.
Also, try this raw potato recipe:
Ingredients
The pulp of 1 small potato; 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (10 ml).
Instructions
First, finely grate the raw potato pulp.
In a bowl, add the grated potato and combine it with a tablespoon of lemon juice.
Mix everything well.
Apply this only at night, because if the lemon comes in contact with the sun it can cause
stains on your skin.
Use a cotton ball to apply the product to the face as if it were a mask.
Let it stand for 15 to 20 minutes.
Wash with warm water.