Expression and age wrinkles, unclear oval face, double chin, bags and dark circles under the eyes, dull, gray complexion, dry skin - many women face such problems over time.
Even branded cosmetics and innovative salon treatments often cannot cope with the signs of aging that inevitably overtake the skin as we get older.
Before deciding on drastic cosmetological measures, you can try more gentle methods - homemade potato face masks, which have rejuvenating and moisturizing properties, are very effective in such cases.
What are the benefits of potatoes for the face?
Potatoes have been part of our lives for quite some time.
Many people know many recipes for delicious dishes that can be prepared from potatoes. But women are so able to benefit from any product that they effectively use potatoes in home facial care.
Potatoes are used in masks, both raw and boiled. Potato juice is used as a compress for the delicate skin around the eyes.
Potatoes contain a huge amount of nutrients.
Potatoes used in home remedies will provide great benefits to your skin:
your face will become moisturized
The vitamin B group in this vegetable stimulates collagen production
starch – whitens, actively rejuvenates
Vitamin C has an antioxidant effect and evens out complexion
has antiseptic properties
increases resistance to external factors
Benefits of using at home
Potatoes are a source of many vitamins and minerals and, when used externally, improve skin condition and function. This root vegetable:
- Restores normal activity of the sebaceous glands.
- Stimulates the natural production of collagen and elastin. Thanks to this, the skin becomes elastic and elastic, wrinkles are smoothed out.
- Prevents and reduces age-related pigmentation.
- Helps narrow enlarged pores.
- Stimulates the healing of minor skin lesions.
- Prevents the occurrence of acne and blackheads.
- Helps get rid of skin rashes.
- Provides skin protection from harmful ultraviolet rays.
- Improves local skin immunity.
Potatoes can be an ideal ingredient for homemade masks. Masks with it are suitable for owners of different skin types and extremely rarely cause unwanted reactions.
How it works
Potatoes contain a variety of substances that have a rejuvenating and moisturizing effect:
- Potatoes consist of 75% water, so they are able to moisturize the skin well.
- The starch contained in the tubers gives the skin silkiness and smoothness, and also gently whitens the skin.
- Potatoes contain B vitamins (riboflavin, thiamine, pyridoxine, niacin, folacin). Thanks to them, a potato facial mask normalizes the production of elastin, collagen, and sebum production.
- Potatoes contain vitamin C, which is a powerful antioxidant that smooths out wrinkles, tightens enlarged skin pores, and gives the skin firmness and elasticity.
- The vitamin K contained in tubers prevents the appearance of freckles and age spots.
- Choline, which is part of potatoes, promotes the healing of microcracks and has an anti-inflammatory effect, so it is very useful for people with problem skin (acne, pimples, blackheads).
- Selenium strengthens the immune system.
- Lutein found in potatoes protects the skin from sun damage and moisturizes dry skin.
- Potato juice accelerates skin regeneration processes.
- Potato decoction has a strengthening effect on nails and prevents them from splitting.
Thus, the prepared potato face mask is universal in its effect on the skin.
How to use potato broth
It is useful to wash your face with unsalted potato broth every morning. This is an excellent anti-inflammatory and whitening agent that will help get rid of swelling, acne and fine wrinkles. To do this, potatoes are boiled in a small amount of water and then cooled.
It is also very useful to steam the skin over a potato decoction. As a result of such a bath, the skin will be cleansed of toxins, dead cells, and the pores will open. Then it is useful to apply a nourishing or healing mask so that the active ingredients are absorbed deeper. The effect after such a procedure is noticeable immediately.
Correct use of potato masks
Due to the fact that potatoes quickly oxidize and, accordingly, lose many of their beneficial properties, they must be prepared immediately before the procedure.
In order for the nutrients of cosmetic products to penetrate deeper into the skin, make a scrub or steam your face.
In order to enhance the effect of potatoes in the treatment of inflammation on the face, add decoctions of anti-inflammatory herbs, such as chamomile, calendula, to the product..
Raw potatoes can irritate sensitive skin.
Do not apply potato masks to open wounds.
The exposure time of a mask made from raw potatoes on the face is 15-20 minutes, from boiled potatoes - 25-30 minutes.
Such procedures are carried out 2-3 times a week and at least a month to achieve the desired effect.
What not to do when using potatoes
Mixtures for masks can include both raw and boiled tubers. When using potatoes for cosmetic purposes, there are a number of prohibitions:
- The use of green tubers is not allowed. These potatoes contain toxic substances.
- You cannot use old vegetables, or those that have been spoiled in some places.
- It is not recommended to leave peeled potatoes outdoors.
- There is no need to overcook the potatoes.
- Do not apply the mixture too hot.
- Compositions with raw potatoes should not be left for longer than 20 minutes, and with boiled potatoes - 30 minutes.
Cooking tips
Raw potatoes can be quite damaging to the skin. Therefore, you need to use it carefully. Boiled potatoes, on the contrary, easily lose their properties if handled incorrectly. Therefore, when making a face mask, you need to follow some guidelines.
- Combination. Potatoes are a universal base for cosmetics and can be combined with a variety of ingredients. This could be other vegetables, food, plants, oils.
- Caution. The advice concerns raw potatoes. For sensitive or dry skin, potato juice can cause irritation, so in this case it is better to use a boiled product. Raw is suitable for getting rid of inflammation, acne, and greasiness.
- Boiled potatoes. For cosmetics, it can be prepared in uniform, after washing well. This will retain additional nutrients. Then peel or use with the peel. For the mask, boiled potatoes need to be mashed. It is better not to use a mixer or blender; the texture will be too liquid and sticky. A hot mask cannot be applied to the skin; it must be cooled to a slightly warm state.
- Raw potatoes. On the contrary, it should be used immediately after it has been cleaned and crushed. Because it quickly darkens in air.
- Testing. Before first use, the new composition should be tested on a small area of skin. Usually this is the wrist. This way you can check the product for possible allergic reactions.
- Preparation. Before applying the mass, it is advisable to steam the skin over hot water. This will open the pores and better absorb all the nutrients. For pimples and acne, add chamomile or calendula decoctions to hot water. If there are blackheads, you need to use a scrub. And only then apply the mask.
- Duration. The “raw” mask should be kept on the face for no more than 20 minutes. The boiled potato remedy can be left for up to 40 minutes. For rejuvenation and tightening, you also need to cover the top with a cloth so that the mass does not cool down.
According to reviews, potato face masks will be especially effective when used regularly. It is recommended to choose a recipe according to your skin type and the problem you want to eliminate. Try the composition and use the mask for five to seven weeks. Frequency: twice a week.
Recommendations for using potatoes in masks
There are certain rules for the preparation and use of potato mixtures for rejuvenation sessions:
- It is better to do the procedure in the evening, at least an hour before going to bed.
- Before applying the mixture, thoroughly cleanse the skin with milk, lotion or cleanser. Then use a scrub. Complete the preparation by steaming the skin.
- Products must be fresh and well washed.
- Young red potatoes with yellow or creamy flesh are best.
- The boiled tuber should be peeled and mashed while still warm.
- You must strictly adhere to the recipe.
- A fresh mixture is required for each session. The composition should be prepared immediately before the procedure.
- Before using the mixture, you need to do a test for allergic reactions. Place a small amount of the prepared composition on the wrist or elbow area. If after half an hour there is no redness, burning, itching or other negative symptoms, you should proceed with the session.
- You can apply the mask either with your hands or with special brushes or spatulas.
- It is recommended to apply the composition along massage lines, in the direction from bottom to top: from the chin to the earlobes, from the corners of the lips to the middle of the auricle, from the nose to the temples, from the middle of the forehead to the temples.
- During the rejuvenation session, you need to lie down without straining your facial muscles.
- The mixture should be washed off first with warm, then with cold water. You can use herbal infusion.
- After washing, do not rub your skin. You need to carefully apply the towel to your face.
- After removing the mask, you should always apply the cream.
- Do not use decorative cosmetics for two hours after the session.
- Do not go outside earlier than an hour after the procedure
- The frequency of sessions is twice in seven days.
- It is necessary to periodically change recipes for masks to avoid skin addiction.
- You can use the same recipe for about two months.
- After the course, be sure to take a break of 30-60 days.
Contraindications
Potato masks are not recommended in the following cases:
- skin damage;
- eczema;
- atopic dermatitis;
- herpes;
- pustular rashes.
For rosacea, as well as for excessively dry and thin epidermis, it is prohibited to use mixtures with hot and warm potatoes. The composition should be cooled.
Additional ingredients may cause allergies. Before the session, it is necessary to conduct a skin sensitivity test.
Potato face mask: effective recipes
Rejuvenating mask
This mask will get rid of wrinkles and make your face elastic.
- 1 raw potato
- 2 teaspoons cream or sour cream
- 0.5 tsp grape oil
Grate the vegetable using the finest grater.
Add cream and butter and mix thoroughly.
Apply the mask over the entire surface of the face and around the eyes.
After 20 minutes, rinse with running water.
Lubricate your face with nourishing cream.
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Super mask for mature skin
With this mask you will get rid of wrinkles, even out your skin tone, your face will become elastic and radiant.
- 1 potato
- 0.5 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon sea buckthorn oil
- 1 yolk
Boil the vegetable in milk and make a puree from it.
After the puree has cooled to a temperature of 40 degrees, add the butter and yolk and stir.
Apply to face for 25-30 minutes
Remove the mixture with a cloth and rinse with water.
Apply nourishing cream.
For mature skin, in addition to potatoes, YEAST MASKS and FLAX SEED MASK are very effective.
Mask for “tired” sagging skin
- One potato
- 1/3 cup homemade milk
- 1 tablespoon oatmeal or crushed flakes
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, such as olive, grape, apricot, castor
- 1 teaspoon liquid honey
Add oatmeal/flakes, butter and honey to the puree with milk that has cooled to 40 degrees.
Mix thoroughly and apply for 25-30 minutes.
Rinse off with warm water.
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Whitening mask
This mask will give your face radiance and a healthy look.
- 0.5 potato tuber
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Finely grate the vegetable and add lemon juice.
Apply to face for 10-15 minutes.
Rinse off with cool water and apply moisturizer.
Mask for inflammation and acne
Relieves inflammation, cleanses the face and makes it soft and moisturized.
- 0.5 potatoes
- 1 teaspoon honey
Add honey to the grated root vegetable.
Apply for 15-20 minutes and rinse with warm water.
Lubricate your face with nourishing cream.
Nourishing mask
Has an anti-inflammatory effect, tones the skin, normalizes oily skin.
- 1 potato
- 1 tbsp beer
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 egg white
Add lemon juice, whipped egg white, and beer to the grated potatoes.
Apply to face for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse with warm water and apply cream.
Reviews
The product has hundreds of reviews from women who prefer this folk remedy, nourishing the skin without spending money on expensive cosmetic procedures.
Oksana, 35 years old
I use boiled potatoes to remove excess wrinkles and improve the quality of facial skin. I really like the effect after potatoes. For a more delicate effect, I add a little sour cream, which fits perfectly on the face, making it beautiful and radiant. I’ve been using the mass for 2 months now and I want to say that the result is simply cosmic.
Margarita, 26 years old
For the first time I used a mask made from grated potatoes, which fits perfectly on the skin, adds beauty and radiance. It was recommended to me by a friend who was satisfied with the result and regained several years of her youth. After the mask, my blackheads disappeared and my wrinkles became less pronounced. I am glad that such a folk remedy suited me, now I will save money on expensive products.
Ilona, 29 years old
I want to share my result about the effect. He's just shocking. I liked how nice the potatoes are to lay down and have a convenient consistency. With this product my skin came back to life. I had previously tried various expensive creams, which contained many useful ingredients, but they still did not give such a large-scale result. Try it, you will definitely like the effect too.
Lena, 40 years old
Used as an anti-aging product. Got rid of acne and wrinkles, made facial skin more beautiful and soft. I look at least 35 years old. Previously, I was skeptical about folk remedies, since this is a long-past stage. But once again I am convinced that many years ago people were somewhat smarter and more practical; they found advantages in those means that were easily accessible and did not require finance.
Maria, 27 years old
I decided to try it too and was simply pleasantly surprised. I don't use a lot of face creams because I still look quite young. But after reading the reviews about the potato mask, I became interested. I can say for sure that I liked the effect. With her help, I removed blackheads, smoothed out facial wrinkles on my forehead, and evened out my tone. I like its effect and I am sure that I will continue to use it.
Karina, 29 years old
I also tried the product and was pleased. I don’t have age-related wrinkles or other defects yet, I just wanted to rejuvenate my complexion and refresh my eyes. I got it right. Incredible product for free.
How to use masks
A potato starch anti-wrinkle mask usually includes several ingredients that are mixed and applied to prepared facial skin. Pre-cleanse the face of cosmetics and impurities. Ideally, the mask should complete the procedure of cleansing the skin of dead cells.
Cosmetologists recommend applying a mask with potatoes against wrinkles in the morning, since the skin absorbs the active ingredients better after rest. For those who do not have time, you can carry out the procedure before bed.
A mask made before bed is no less useful, because the active ingredients that have been absorbed into the skin will stop working by the morning, and after waking up the skin will look rested, radiant and toned.
A potato face mask against wrinkles works best when at rest. To improve the effect of the composition, when the product is on the face, it is recommended to lie down, relax, and not talk. It is important to apply the mask to the skin of the neck and décolleté, as the skin there is susceptible to early aging and can reveal a woman’s true age. But you shouldn’t put a mask on the upper eyelid.
It is best to carry out the procedure 1-2 times a week. All potato-based masks are kept on the skin for 15-25 minutes, depending on individual sensations. Carefully remove the residue with a napkin and rinse your face with water at room temperature. After complete cleansing of the skin, a skin care product is applied.
To maximize the effect of the potato anti-wrinkle remedy, you need to follow several rules at home:
- Before using the mask, use a scrub;
- After this, the face needs to be steamed;
- Use only fresh mask, no need to store leftovers for later use;
- Relax your facial muscles as much as possible;
- Rinse off with warm water only;
- After the procedure, wipe your face with an ice cube;
- The standard course is 15 masks every 3 days.
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Conclusion
A face mask with potatoes is an effective and useful remedy for improving the quality of your face, getting rid of acne and wrinkles. The mask, which contains only natural ingredients, will quickly cope with age-related defects and restore radiance and youth to the skin. It is enough to use the mask only 2-4 times a month, so that after this time you can admire it in the mirror, looking at the beautiful, youthful color. Masks are created at home and do not require visiting expensive beauty salons, which is a significant advantage for every woman.
Caring for the skin around the eyes
Potatoes are one of the most effective remedies for relieving puffiness around the eyes.
If you wake up in the morning with swelling, immediately take potatoes, cut potato slices and apply on your eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Wash your face with cool water and apply a refreshing gel.
A mixture of mashed potatoes and oatmeal in equal proportions will help with dark circles under the eyes. Apply the mixture to your eyelids for 20 minutes and rinse with cool water.
A mask of potatoes and cream will help relieve redness in the eyelids. Mix grated potatoes with a teaspoon of cream and apply for 15 minutes. Rinse off with cool water and treat eyelids with soothing gel.
To make darkened eyelids lighter, boil potatoes in milk and apply cold mashed potatoes to your eyelids for 15-20 minutes. This remedy can be used every other day.
Whitening eye mask
Mix potatoes boiled in milk with 0.5 teaspoon of rosehip oil. Apply to the skin around the eyes. Cover the mixture with cotton pads and leave for 15 minutes. Rinse off the mixture with cool water. Apply eyelid care cream to your eyelids.
Use potato masks for the face and skin of the eyelids at least 2 times a week. In a month, the effect of using such cosmetics will exceed all expectations.
Classical
To prepare the simplest potato mask, you need:
- Take one fresh potato tuber, wash it thoroughly and peel it.
- Grate the root vegetable on a fine grater.
- Apply the resulting mixture to your face. The potato layer should be quite thick, especially in problem areas of the epidermis.
- Surround the mask with a roller made of a napkin or towel so that the juice does not drain too much. You can also initially spread the potato mask on cheesecloth.
- Leave the product on the skin for approximately 25 minutes.
- Wash with warm water and use nourishing cream.
A classic potato mask will help those with problematic and oily skin. It helps eliminate acne. In addition, this product nourishes the skin well and cleanses it.
Useful properties of fresh potatoes
This tuber is invaluable in cooking, but its use also has a noticeable effect on the skin, giving youth, elasticity, beauty and relief from many problems.
Some useful features:
- The starch contained in the vegetable rejuvenates and improves the face. People call it natural Botox; it tightens the face, making the structure soft and elastic;
- Potassium, found in sufficient quantities in the fruit, is able to remove excess fluid from the epidermis and remove swelling, as well as slow down the aging process of cells;
- Vitamin C - allows for better collagen synthesis, improves metabolism, and prevents the development of free radicals. Scientists have found that there is more of this vitamin here than in red currants;
- Vitamin B1 - improves and maintains health, relieves skin problems, such as rashes, acne, blackheads;
- Proteins are especially necessary, as they interact at the cellular level and dramatically rejuvenate the skin;
- Organic acids contained in potato juice have a peeling effect and restore the epidermis;
- Vitamins U, K, actively restore the epidermis, relieve problems, remove pigmentation and freckles, refresh and whiten;
- Selenium - counteracts the development of free radicals;
- Lutein - protects from the sun, moisturizes and prevents dehydration;
- Choline - fights age-related changes, tightens the skin and normalizes metabolism.
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Nature has generously rewarded potatoes with useful substances, micro- and macroelements. In addition to traditional proteins, fats and carbohydrates, fresh root vegetables contain a chain of various acids, minerals, and vitamins:
- starch;
- Sahara;
- alimentary fiber;
- beta-carotene;
- B vitamins - thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, choline, pantothenic acid;
- vitamins C, K, H, E;
- niacin;
- silicon;
- calcium;
- phosphorus;
- copper;
- fluorine;
- chromium;
- iron;
- sodium.
The main part is water - 80%, which is easily absorbed by the body and has a beneficial effect on the water composition of all organs and tissues. A lack of water negatively affects the condition of the skin; it becomes dry and flabby, which is one of the causes of acne and age spots.
In folk medicine, potatoes have long been used to treat diseases of the upper respiratory tract, inflammation of the mucous membranes of the nasal cavity and nasal congestion. In this case, inhaling steam from hot boiled potatoes or compresses on the chest gives a quick positive result.
Potatoes are taken as an anti-inflammatory and enveloping agent for gastrointestinal diseases of an erosive and ulcerative nature: stomach and duodenal ulcers, gastritis with high acidity. The use of the product serves as a prevention of heart and vascular diseases; it is prescribed as a therapeutic food for atherosclerosis, hypertension, liver cirrhosis, and heart failure.
The dietary fiber in the composition binds and removes heavy metal salts and toxic substances from the body, regulates the level of bad cholesterol in the blood, and stimulates metabolism.
In folk medicine, fresh potatoes are used for eczema, burns and other skin lesions. Vitamin A contained in the composition accelerates the healing process, restores and supports epidermal tissue, and plays an important role in the formation of new cells.
Fresh potatoes are widely used in home cosmetics. It is used to make nourishing and moisturizing masks for the skin of the face, hands, and under the eyes.
A potato face mask against wrinkles can give both an immediate effect with one-time use, and gradually improve the health of the skin over a long course.
Starch has a beneficial effect on the epidermis. It normalizes metabolism at the cellular level, delays aging, stimulates the production of elastin, which is responsible for skin elasticity, smoothes out small grooves and folds that appear on the face and neck.
A potato mask for eyes and wrinkles performs several functions:
- saturates skin cells with nutritional components;
- slows down the aging process;
- protects skin cells from the adverse effects of the external natural environment;
- serves as a barrier to ultraviolet rays;
- eliminates dryness and tightness;
- removes dead cells from the skin surface;
- retains moisture in dermal cells;
- provides a healthy complexion and radiance;
- brightens and evens out complexion tone, reduces pigmentation;
- tones;
- accelerates cell regeneration;
- regulates sebum secretion;
- rejuvenates and smoothes fine wrinkles;
- enhances the outflow of fluid and harmful toxic substances, due to which swelling subsides;
- Lightens dark circles under the eyes.
Properly prepared and seasoned potato face masks help improve skin condition, maintain youth and beauty. But due to the absence of chemical compounds in the composition, the effect will be cumulative, and the expected effect is possible provided they are used regularly.
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Benefits of potatoes for facial skin
Potato tubers for rejuvenating purposes are a unique and universal product. And in folk cosmetology, the inconspicuous vegetable is used in all forms: raw, boiled, potato juice and even starch.
Both fresh and processed, potatoes retain their beneficial properties. And the composition of this agricultural crop is quite rich. It includes:
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- Lutein. This oxygen-containing pigment is a natural filter against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation;
- Selenium. Its action is aimed at strengthening the immune system and increasing the resistance of the dermis;
- Choline and other B vitamins. The epidermis especially needs them, because these compounds stimulate the synthesis of its own collagen and elastin, the lack of which leads to the appearance of wrinkles;
- Vitamins “C”, “A”, “K”, “H”. Nourishes the skin, thanks to its antioxidant properties, prolongs the youth of the skin, fights pigmentation and inflammation, heals minor damage;
- Microelements. Strengthen the structure of the dermis, even out the tone, saturate with moisture and nutrients. They also relieve swelling and regulate cellular metabolic processes;
- Starch. In terms of the content of this component, potatoes are the champion. Starch gives the skin a velvety feel, making it lighter and smoother.
Each of these substances is necessary to maintain healthy and youthful skin; when they “work closely together,” the beneficial properties are enhanced many times over. Therefore, potato masks are successfully used to combat wrinkles, dryness and flaking, swelling and dullness of the skin, acne and greasy shine.
Contraindications
When using masks, precautions must be taken. The tubers contain the toxic component solanine. It accumulates in old vegetables that lose their elasticity, and in raw materials that have turned green from light. Potatoes of this type should be completely excluded from the menu and list of cosmetic ingredients.
Another type of contraindications for masks is rosacea, rosacea and any wounds: from herpes, rashes, and so on.
Potatoes are always at hand and easy to use. Let your face be young and your body healthy.
