How to use potato juice for skin and face

HOME REMEDIES FOR USING POTATOES FOR SKIN

Potato for skin toning
Potato juice is a natural astringent. This means that it contracts skin cells and promotes youthful skin. It also improves the appearance of pores.

1. Wash, peel, and grate a potato. Squeeze out its juice in a bowl.
2. Cleanse your face and neck using your preferred cleanser from our wide range of organic face washes and soap bars. Pat your skin dry.
3. Dip a cotton round in the prepared potato juice and squeeze out the excess.
4. Swipe your face and neck with the cotton round to tone your skin.

Potato for face brightening and reducing suntan
Potato is rich in antioxidants that reduce the appearance of a tan, dark spots, and scars while promoting even skin tone, softness, and glow.

1. Take a spoonful of Bentonite Clay in a bowl. You may also use our Kakadu Plum, Matcha, and Blood Orange Vitamin C-rich face mask for added face brightening benefits.
2. Add enough potato juice to make a spreadable paste.
3. Apply a thin layer of this paste to your face and neck. Leave it for 10 minutes.
4. Rinse off gently using lukewarm water and pat your skin dry with a soft towel.

Potato for skin soothing
Due to its anti-inflammatory nature, potato is often used as a remedy to soothe mild skin burns and sunburns. Freshly grated potato can be directly placed on the affected area, or a mixture of potato juice, cucumber juice, and freshly squeezed aloe vera gel can be applied on the spot.

Potato juice recipes for skincare

DIY brightening mask - To make the juice first, peel the potato, cut it into pieces and then grind it in a juicer. Apply the juice to your face with your fingertips. Let it stay for good 15-20 minutes and then wash it off nicely. You can also add a tablespoon of honey to the potato juice for moisture. Repeat the process daily for desired results.
For skin lightening - Mix potato juice with lemon juice. As potato has bleaching properties, it can lighten dark skin in a natural way. Apply the mixture to the dark patches. Done regularly, the dark areas will be significantly lightened.
Skincare pack - For this, you will need - potato juice, rice flour, rose water, lemon juice, and honey (if you have dry skin). Add two tablespoons of potato juice to the rice flour. Then, add rose water, and honey, and mix it properly. Make sure the paste is not too thick or watery, otherwise you will have a hard time applying it to your face. Once you apply, the next step will require you to message it nicely and gently in circular motions for 2-5 minutes. Leave the paste on for 15 minutes and then wash it off with cold water. For better results, do it once every week.
For pore cleansing - Mix five spoons of potato juice and a spoon of baking soda with water. Apply it on your face to cleanse the pores of your skin.
For treating dark circles and puffy eyes - Take an equal quantity of potato juice and cucumber juice and mix them together. Apply the juice under and around your eyes and let it stay for 15 minutes. Both potato and cucumber are known to have a soothing effect which will help in cooling down tired and puffy eyes.
For smooth and flawless skin - For this, you will be needing Multani Mitti (Fullers Earth) as well. Mix potato juice with lemon juice and Multani Mitti. Make a thick paste and then apply it to your skin. Use this pack to get flawless skin.