DIY Skin Lightening with Potato

DIY SKIN LIGHTENING WITH POTATO

POTATOE FOR SKIN WHITENING
Many of us desire white and flawless skin. The sharp yearly increase in profits of skincare products is the proof of our obsession to the white skin.
Lots of things can damage our skin, such as pollution, harmful sun rays, improper diet, chemicals etc, which results in hyper pigmentation, uneven skin tone and dark skin. Many of us believe the beauty dusting of skin care products and use them in our daily beauty routine. But do you know, the chemicals present in them damage your skin and health?
Homemade remedies are very effective and easy on your pockets in treating this problem, and potatoes are one of the best ingredients due to its amazing properties.

Is Potato Good for Skin Whitening?
Potatoes contain catecholase enzyme which reduce dark spots, blemishes and acne scars.

It contains potassium which hydrates and moisturizes the skin.

It has vitamin B6, which improves new cell formation.

The calcium present heals dry skin and protects the top layer.

It contains magnesium which fights with free radicals that cause wrinkles.

The Vitamin C in it boosts collagen production which helps to maintain skin elasticity and firmness while the zinc heals and protects damaged tissues.

It removes dead skin cells and impurities from the skin.

The presence of mild bleaching properties reduces the melamine production, lowers hyper pigmentation and lightens the skin effectively.

TIPS ON HOW TO USE POTATO FOR SKIN WHITENING:

We have listed a detailed description of various methods using potato for skin whitening. Give all the methods a try until you find the best one that works for you.

1. Potato
Peel the potato and cut into 1/2 inch slices.
Gently massage the sliced potato over the skin for a few minutes.
Let the juice rest for 15 minutes and rinse it off with water.
You can also grate the potato, extract juice from it and apply over the skin. After 10 minutes, rinse it off with water.
For added benefits, you can add a pinch of turmeric to potato juice.
Results can be achieved with daily usage.

2. Potato with Honey
This combination suits people with dry skin as it helps to lighten, moisturize and nourish it.
Grate 1 potato and extract juice.
Mix 3 tablespoons of potato juice with 2 tablespoon of honey.
Stir well and apply this mixture over the skin.
Let it rest for 10 – 15 minutes and then rinse off with water.
Follow the process daily.

3. Potato Paste with Fuller’s Earth
In this combination fuller’s earth removes excess oil and sebum from the skin.
Mix fuller’s earth and potato pulp to make a fine paste.
Apply this mixture over the skin and after 20 minutes, clean it off with water.
Use this method 2 times a week.

4. Potato with Tomato
This combination helps to lighten dark spots and pigmentation marks on your skin.
Blend 1 tomato and 1 potato to make a fine paste.
Apply this mixture over the skin.
Let it rest for 30 minutes then rinse off with water.
Follow this process regularly.

5. Potato with Yogurt
Blend 1 potato to make a fine paste.
Mix 2 tablespoons of potato pulp with 1 tablespoon yogurt.
Combine well and apply this mixture over the skin.
Let it rest for 20 minutes then clean it off with water.
Apply this regularly.

6. Potato with Cucumber, Lemon and Turmeric
This combination is excellent pack for people with oily skin. It helps to lighten the skin and removes excess oil.
Blend 1/2 cucumber with 1 potato to make a fine paste.
Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 1 teaspoon turmeric to it and stir well.
Apply over the skin, after 30 minutes, rinse it off with lukewarm water.
Or you can exclude lemon juice in the mixture. .
Repeat this process 2 – 3 times a week for quick results.

7. Potato with Olive Oil
In this combination olive oil moisturizes the skin.
Grate 1 potato and extract its juice and mix with 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
Apply this mixture over the skin.
Let it rest for 20 minutes and clean it off with water.
Use this process 2 – 3 times a week.

8. Potato with Glycerin and Milk
This combination makes your skin wrinkle free, soft and supple.
Extract the juice from 1 grated potato.
Mix the extracted potato juice, 1 teaspoon of milk and a few drops of glycerine.
Apply this mixture over the skin.
After 15 minutes, clean it off with water.
Apply this regularly.

9. Potato with Egg White
This combination makes an excellent face pack which lightens the skin and removes wrinkles.
Process 1:
Extract the juice from 1/2 grated potato.
Break 1 egg and separate the egg white and mix with the juice.
Apply a thin layer of the mix over the skin.
Let it dry completely and clean it off with lukewarm water.
Repeat the process 2-3 times weekly.
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