The best potato face masks for all skin types

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our great-grandmothers and grandmothers know how they can be used in cosmetology to preserve their pristine beauty and delay inevitable old age

Have you ever thought about how our ancestors managed to remain the most beautiful and desirable, without having all the variety of cosmetic products that we have today?

They knew a lot about folk medicine, and today only you and I can preserve and pass on their knowledge to the younger generation. Personally, I prefer to save my free time and material resources by not going to beauty salons, but by making face masks from grated potatoes.

Let's look together at all the pros and cons of the miraculous properties of this vegetable as part of homemade recipes for facial skin care.

Rules for preparation and application

1. It is very important to use only the freshest ingredients for cooking.
2. Before applying the solution, it is advisable to clean and prepare your facial skin with a light scrub.
3. Apply the mask immediately after preparation.
4. Follow the instructions given in the recipes strictly.
5. The applied solution should not contain lumps, so it is better to use a blender.
6. Potato solutions can be applied both to the face and to the neck and décolleté.
7. After removing the mask from your face, stay out of the sun for 3 to 5 hours to avoid exposing your skin to aggressive external influences.
8. Remember that alternating masks with each other ensures the most positive result. Don't forget to take breaks to allow the skin on your face to rest.

Red potato varieties contain more beneficial components than white ones. In addition, potato masks are made from both raw, fully ripened vegetables and boiled ones. By adding additional ingredients to them, we only enhance the effect and benefits of the mask.

What not to do when using potatoes

• In order to improve the condition of the skin, you should not use unripe, green or old potatoes, much less spoiled in some places. The tuber should be young, clean and even in color, and it doesn’t matter whether you plan to use it raw or boiled.
• You should not leave the peeled tuber in the open air - use it immediately or put it in water.
• Do not apply a very hot mask - this can cause burns. To be completely sure, you can conduct a test on the bend of your elbow by applying a small amount of the prepared gruel. This way you can control not only the temperature, but also the hypoallergenicity of the resulting mixture.
• The consistency of the cosmetic product should be thick enough to stay on the face without spreading. To do this, you can add any flour that you have in the house to the puree.
• Remember that raw masks can be kept on the skin for no more than 20 minutes, with a boiled product - a little longer.
• At the end of the procedure, after washing off the mask, always apply regular cream.
• Two applications per week are enough, and it is better to use the same recipe for 60 days, after which you can use a different recipe and additional ingredients. But before the next course, be sure to pause for at least a month so that the skin can rest.

The effectiveness of such therapy will depend on the regularity and correctly selected composition, suitable only for you. And this will take time and patience.

Classic potato face mask recipe

This mask is ideal for aging facial skin. It makes the skin soft to the touch and helps smooth out fine and shallow wrinkles, and completely removes flaking. In addition, regular use of the composition will eliminate sagging and sagging skin over time.

Ingredients:

• 3 raw potatoes;
• 1 egg white;
• 15 ml warm milk;
• 10 g flour;
• 5 ml lemon juice.

Preparation and application process:

1. Grate the potatoes on a fine grater and carefully squeeze out the juice through cheesecloth.
2. In a separate bowl, mix milk and flour, then add squeezed potato and lemon juice.
3. Beat the whites with a mixer until foamy.
4. Mix all ingredients until smooth.
5. Using a scrub, we prepare the skin for applying the solution.
6. Using hand massage movements, spread the first layer over the entire face: starting from the forehead, then in the eye area and throughout the entire skin. I additionally apply the mask to my neck.
7. We rest for 20-35 minutes. The time depends on the oiliness of the facial skin - the oilier, the longer.
8. Wet a sponge or thin towel with boiled water and wipe the mask.
9. Residues are removed with ordinary running water.
10. We use our favorite moisturizer and don’t go outside for 3 to 5 hours.

Potato toner for all skin types

Ingredients:

• 2 medium potatoes;
• 100 ml high fat milk;
• 30 ml freshly squeezed apple juice.

Preparation and application process:

1. Peel the potatoes and cook in milk until tender.
2. We take out the finished potatoes, mash them thoroughly with a fork and set them aside to cool to room temperature.
3. Add apple juice to the cooled puree and stir until smooth.
4. Distribute the required amount of the mixture over the face, after 10-15 minutes remove it with still mineral water.

This tonic helps to quickly bring the skin on your face to its proper form. Its main property is the elimination of circles under the eyes and the fight against wrinkles. It is recommended to use the mask in the morning, applying it mainly to the skin under the eye openings.

Are there any harms and contraindications?

The process of making potato masks is not as simple as it might seem at first glance. Tubers must be selected as carefully as possible. Otherwise, the effect of the home procedure will not only not live up to expectations, but may also become extremely negative. For masks, you need to take only fresh and healthy tubers.

The following potato varieties cannot be used to prepare a mask:

• wrinkled and limp tubers (they contain more harmful components than useful ones);
• tubers with green spots or unripe potatoes (the skin gets its green tint under the influence of a harmful and toxic substance - solanine);
• sprouted tubers (they contain minimal amounts of nutritional components).

You can get rid of harmful substances in tubers in several ways. Firstly, it is better to use only the core for the mask. Secondly, before preparing the mixture, it is recommended to soak the raw tubers for some time in lightly salted water.

You cannot make masks from raw potatoes if:

• there is a tendency to herpes;
• rosacea (skin disease) develops;
• There are even microscopic wounds on the skin.

In a broad sense, potato masks have no contraindications. They can be used at any age, regardless of individual factors. However, if after applying the mixture to the skin there is too much tightness or other unpleasant nuances, then it is better to try to experiment with additional ingredients.

Nourishing mask with starch

Ingredients:

• 12 g dry yeast;
• 20 g starch;
• 45-50 ml high fat sour cream;
• 5 ml lemon juice;
• 2 drops each of thyme and mint oil.

Preparation and application process:

1. We dilute the yeast in warm boiled water and set it aside for fermentation.
2. Mix starch with sour cream, lemon juice and essential oils.
3. Carefully add yeast to the resulting mixture.
4. Distribute the solution over the entire face, paying special attention to the areas under the eyes and around the mouth.
5. We rest for 7-12 minutes and remove the mask with a napkin, after which we wash with still mineral water.
6. At the end, don’t forget about the nourishing cream.

This mask promotes gentle cleansing and fights rashes on the face , and it evens out skin tone - the face looks fresh, smooth and several years younger.

Useful properties of fresh potatoes

In the light of modern research and a thorough study of the properties of ordinary potatoes, it turned out that this product is most valuable for regenerating the skin, restoring its elasticity and color. Moreover, it acts not only on the surface of the epidermis, but also penetrates into the deeper layers, thus stimulating their renewal at the cellular level. How can we explain this effectiveness of the product:

• First of all, this is a large amount of moisture, because the tubers consist of 75% water - this gives a good moisturizing effect;
• The healthy condition of the skin also depends on the presence of vitamins - ascorbic acid, necessary for tone and elasticity, B vitamins, which regulate proper metabolism and secretion of the sebaceous glands, and are also responsible for the formation of the required amount of collagen;
• Vitamin K is also necessary, which, like starch, makes age-related pigmentation less noticeable and, having a whitening effect, evens out the overall skin tone;
• Choline, which is part of the tubers, has the ability to improve lipid metabolism in skin tissues and stimulate the active functioning of the endocrine system - as a result of using potato masks, you can get rid of acne and other inflammations, rejuvenate the surface and subcutaneous tissue of the epidermis;
• Potatoes also contain selenium and lutein, which help the skin resist aggressive external factors - sun, wind, low temperatures.

All these extremely useful substances can be used for the benefit of your skin, the main thing to remember is that moderation is necessary in everything. And the mask requires compliance with the rules and the exact recipe.

Potato cream for all skin types

Ingredients:

• 2 raw potatoes;
• 5 ml lemon juice;
• 10 ml honey;
• 10 g flour.

Preparation and application process:

1. Grate the potatoes on a coarse grater and add soft honey, flour and lemon juice.
2. Beat all ingredients with a blender until smooth.
3. Distribute the composition over the entire face area and rest for 10-15 minutes.
4. Remove the mask with still mineral water.

The cream is intended for daily facial care. It promotes deep cleansing, tightening and lightening of scars and scars, as well as the complete disappearance of pimples and acne. You can store it in the refrigerator for two to three weeks.

Reviews of potato face masks

Quite recently, an online conference was held in the capital of our country with the participation of several specialists in the field of cosmetology. One of the sites broadcast this event live.

Everyone had the opportunity to ask questions to the invited guests. I bring to your attention the comments of experts that relate to our topic today.

Ksenia, 45 years old:

I have heard very positive reviews about face masks made from raw potatoes, without adding additional ingredients. I decided to try it and was pleased! They also say that compositions with potatoes can be used not only for the face, but also for the hair, as well as the body. Please tell me, is this true?

Expert's answer: This is the absolute truth! Raw potatoes are an ideal remedy to get rid of puffiness, blue circles and bags under the eyes. The easiest way to use it: grate the raw vegetable on a fine grater and place it on gauze, then wrap it and carefully place it on the eyes and the area adjacent to them for 5-7 minutes.

After a week of use, such a simple mask will help restore youth to even very aging and problematic facial skin. Try also applying the composition on other parts of the body, it definitely won’t get any worse. Just don’t forget to share your impressions later!

Marfa, 39 years old:

I tried a harmless potato mask with honey. I ended up with red spots all over my face. Later I was informed that I was allergic to some ingredient in this mask. How do you know if a mask is not suitable before using it?

Later I used the simplest mask from one potato and everything was fine - I’m sharing my photo!

Expert answer: Any masks that contain honey must be checked for an allergic reaction - you need to apply a little of the mixture to your wrist and leave for 5-10 minutes. If you have a rash, severe redness, or feel unbearable pain, this mask is not for you. I advise you to carry out this check before applying any mask. Health and success!

Tatyana, 41 years old:

Tell me, how often should you make homemade potato masks and when should you expect the first positive results? I’ve been using a nourishing mask with starch for two months now, once a week, and I’m already seeing results. Is this enough or not? Thank you.

Expert answer: One of the main conditions for achieving the desired goals when using homemade potato masks is their regular use. The frequency of anti-aging procedures should not be more than twice a week. I also recommend not changing the selected mask recipe for one and a half to two months. After this, you need to take a month's break, during which you can easily use solutions with other ingredients.

This action will allow your skin to get the necessary rest and prevent the skin from getting used to the components used in the potato mask.

Who is it suitable for?

Homemade potato masks have pronounced antioxidant properties. With regular use of the product, collagen synthesis is restored , metabolism improves, local immunity is strengthened, providing reliable protection to cells.

To increase the effectiveness of homemade masks, they include additional ingredients in addition to the main ingredient. The choice of additives is made taking into account existing problems.

So, the composition includes:

• milk, butter, yeast, fermented milk products - for normal skin ;
• yolk, butter, cream - for skin prone to dryness ;
• egg white, oatmeal, lemon juice - for oily skin ;
• aloe juice, vitamins, glycerin - for any skin type .

Potato masks will be useful at any age. They will help teenagers cope with emerging acne and pimples. At the age of 20-30 years, a potato face mask can be used to moisturize and nourish.

At an older age, this home remedy is recommended to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and smooth out existing wrinkles . But potato masks are especially useful after 40-45 years, as they effectively exfoliate dead cells, prevent skin aging, and restore elasticity.

Interesting! During the rejuvenation course, a potato mask against wrinkles can be used around the eyes. This delicate product effectively evens out thin skin, removes dark circles and swelling.