Benefits of potato masks and how to make them
KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. There are many benefits of potato masks that can be felt by your skin. This is due to the presence of various kinds of nutrients and minerals. Starting from antioxidants, vitamin C, magnesium, vitamin B1, phosphorus, and so on.
Stylecraze (stylecraze.com) says that using masks made of potatoes regularly can hide black spots. Skin inflammation caused by rashes and the like can also subside due to this natural ingredient.
The antioxidants in potatoes also function to keep the skin from being exposed to pollution. That way, the signs of aging will not appear on your skin. How to make a potato mask is quite easy and can be combined with other natural ingredients.
Whitening Face
You can also use potatoes to whiten your face. The trick is to combine it with honey. The acid from the potato acts as a natural lightener while the honey acts to moisturize the skin.
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First, mix 3 tablespoons of potato juice and 2 tablespoons of honey. After mixing evenly, use the mask on the face and neck and let stand for 10 to 15 minutes or until it dries and then rinse. You can use this mask every day for maximum results.
Treating Acne
The next benefit of a potato mask is that it can be used to treat acne. You can get this function when you mix it with tomatoes and honey. Stylecraze says that the antioxidants from these ingredients are able to fight free radicals.
In addition, the acid from tomatoes and potatoes is able to open the skin pores so that clogged dirt will come out more easily. The ingredients you need to prepare are 1 tablespoon potato juice, 1 tablespoon tomato juice, and 1 tablespoon honey.
Combine all the ingredients to form a paste and then apply it to the face and other acne prone areas. Leave the mask on your face for 15 to 20 minutes then rinse with water. You can use this mask once a day until the pimples disappear.
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Overcoming Oily Skin
For some people, oily skin is a source of problems that are difficult to solve. However, you don’t need to worry anymore because other benefits of potato masks are to overcome these problems. You only need to mix the potatoes with oatmeal, milk and lemon juice.
First, crush the 3 boiled potatoes until they are completely smooth. After that, mix with 2 tablespoons of milk, 1 tablespoon of oatmeal, and 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. Use on the face then let stand for 30 minutes then rinse with water. You can use this method twice a week.
Potatoes function to absorb excess oil. This means, sebum and other types of impurities will be reduced. On the other hand, oatmeal is useful for moisturizing the skin and makes the skin produce less oil.
Editor: Belladina Biananda
