Homemade masks are universal remedies. You can choose any recipes for their preparation from products that you always have at home. These include raw potatoes. It is purchased in large quantities, so one root vegetable for healthy skin is an economical investment in your beauty. Moreover, potatoes, no worse than store-bought facial cosmetics, can restore youthful skin and transform it. You just need to find the right recipe.
This root vegetable naturally contains many useful substances that can be used for skin care. It perfectly restores the protective functions of flabby and dry skin, removes oily shine and improves skin tone, sour cream is also useful for the face, the benefits and harms of which are worth studying, as well as the harms of potato masks.
What are the benefits of raw potatoes for facial skin?
Masks made from this root vegetable can relieve puffiness, remove wrinkles, moisturize the skin, make it elastic and smooth. All this is achieved thanks to what it contains:
- vitamin C, which is a natural antioxidant. It is able to rejuvenate the skin, tighten pores, smooth out wrinkles and restore youth to it;
- starch, which is suitable for all skin types. It has a whitening effect;
- water. The root vegetable consists of 75% of it, so it can well moisturize the skin;
- choline, which heals small cracks and has an anti-inflammatory effect;
- B vitamins that nourish the skin. They normalize its protective functions, enhance the production of collagen and elastin;
- lutein, which protects the skin from ultraviolet radiation and moisturizes dehydrated skin;
- selenium, which strengthens the epidermis;
- vitamin K, which prevents the formation of age spots. It is better to try to prevent the problem than to later buy creams for dark circles under the eyes.
After using potato masks:
- the skin is smoothed and tightened;
- peeling is eliminated from its surface;
- the activity of the sebaceous glands is normalized;
- whitening of the skin occurs;
- nourishes and moisturizes the skin.
Indications and contraindications for the use of fresh potatoes
There are recipes for masks made from both boiled and raw root vegetables. Why is raw better?
Firstly, such preparations are prepared faster; you don’t have to wait until the potatoes are cooked and cooled.
Secondly , they have a better effect on many skin problems, since all vitamins are preserved in it.
But it is worth considering that after the root vegetable has been peeled and grated, it must be used immediately, otherwise it may darken and lose some of its beneficial properties.
The juice obtained after rubbing must be drained so that the mask can stay on the face.
Before using the prepared mask, you need to prepare your face . It needs to be steamed, after which the pores will open, and more useful substances can enter through them.
After applying the mask, it is better to rest a little in a lying position and completely relax your facial muscles, preferably not laughing or talking. In this case, the effect of the potato remedy will be better.
Each mask must be kept for a certain time, after which it must be washed off with warm water, and at the end of washing, use cold water or ice. A better result can be achieved if you wash off the composition with a decoction of calendula or chamomile. You need to wash your face slowly, avoiding intense rubbing of your face. At the end, the skin should be carefully blotted with a towel.
To use a potato mask:
- in case of age-related skin changes;
- if there is severe dryness;
- in the presence of acne and pimples;
- to restore the tone of the epidermis;
- moisturizing the skin of the eyelids.
Contraindications include:
- allergic reactions to potato components;
- acute stage of herpes;
- damage or minor wounds;
- presence of rosacea.
How to treat rosacea on the face?
There are several ways to treat rosacea and they all boil down to destroying and removing damaged capillaries.
Possible treatments:
- laser removal of blood vessels
- phototherapy
- electrocoagulation
- sclerotherapy
During sclerotherapy, a special drug is injected into the dilated vessels - a sclerosant, which blocks the capillaries, and over time they disappear without a trace. However, in the case of small vessels, this method does not work, therefore, it is mainly used to treat spider veins on the legs.
Electrocoagulation consists of introducing a subtle game into damaged capillaries, through which an electric discharge is released, destroying the vessel. The procedure is very long-term, moreover, it is painful and traumatic, as it is accompanied by a high risk of the formation of small scars. Therefore, today it is practically not used.
Homemade mask recipes
There are many effective and efficient recipes. Below are proven and popular formulations; when choosing one of them, you need to take into account your skin type.
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This mask has a lifting effect and is suitable for oily skin. To prepare it you need the following ingredients:
- two medium potatoes;
- protein;
- 1 tbsp. spoon of dry milk;
- ½ tsp. light beer;
- egg white;
- 1 tsp. lemon juice;
- a little salt.
The potatoes are grated on a fine grater, the whites are beaten, then all the ingredients are combined and applied to the face. After 25 minutes, the mask is washed off with cool water. After it, it is better to use a moisturizer, as its components dry out the skin very much.
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The recipe is used for fading and aging skin. Its composition copes well with wrinkles and has a rejuvenating effect.
The mask consists of two components: one potato and 1 tbsp. l. cucumber juice.
The root vegetable is peeled and grated on a fine grater. The resulting mass should be squeezed out. Then one tbsp is added to it. l. juice obtained from cucumber. The finished mass should be kept on the face for a quarter of an hour. Then remove it with warm water. Then you should give your face a little rest, taking a horizontal position and covering it with a napkin. The mask is used no more than twice a week.
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Watch the video recipe for potato mask
For acne
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This composition is used for combination and problem skin. It eliminates acne and comedones.
Its components are:
- one potato;
- one apple;
- ½ tsp. soda
Peeled root vegetables and fruit are grated by hand or crushed in a blender.
Then soda is added to them and everything is mixed. The mass is applied to problem areas and left on for 10 minutes, then washed off with warm water.
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The following two-component mask has a similar effect. It consists of lemon and potatoes. The root vegetable is peeled and grated. Fresh juice is squeezed out of the lemon - 1 tsp. and mixed with 2 tbsp. l. the resulting potato mass.
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For rosacea
This mask should be used with extreme caution.
Potatoes with spider veins are not recommended. To prepare a remedy for rosacea, only root juice is used. A piece of gauze is moistened in it and applied to the face; as soon as the fabric dries, it is again moistened in potato juice. Such lotions must be performed within half an hour. After completing the procedure, it is advisable to wash your face with warm water and then wipe with chamomile decoction. In our article we reviewed the most popular pharmaceutical products for rosacea on the face; we invite you to read the list and reviews.
For swelling of the eyes
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This remedy reduces bags under the eyes and relieves swelling of the eyelids.
Take one potato and grate it. The resulting mass is laid out in two narrow gauze strips, each of which lies on the eye area. You need to take a lying position, and be in complete peace for about twenty minutes. Then you need to remove the strips and rinse your eyes with cool water, then rinse your eyelids with chamomile infusion. This potato mask should be done twice a week.
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The product also eliminates swelling. It consists of the following components:
- potato;
- 1 tsp. rice flour;
- 2 teaspoons milk.
The root vegetable is crushed, the remaining ingredients are added to it, everything is mixed. The mass is laid out on a prepared thick cloth napkin and applied to the eyes. You need to keep it for about a quarter of an hour. Then it is washed off with cool water. The causes of dark circles under the eyes are varied and there are many ways to get rid of them. Find out about the best creams for dark circles under the eyes.
Delicate composition for eyelids
For the gas region, you can use the classic recipe, which contains only one component - potatoes. It is grated and wrapped in two gauze bags. Every day they are adjusted for ten minutes.
Watch the video: recipe for a simple potato face mask
Moisturizing dry skin
Most potato masks are more suitable for oily skin. This recipe is intended exclusively for those who are sensitive and prone to dryness. The given composition has a nourishing and moisturizing effect, and it also whitens the skin. Its ingredients are:
- potato;
- 1 tbsp. spoon of olive oil;
- egg.
The peeled root vegetable is ground in a blender to obtain mashed potatoes. Next, beat the egg and add it to the prepared puree, pour the oil there. The product is applied in a thick layer for 15 minutes. Then it is washed off with running water. After this procedure, the treated skin should rest for half an hour.
The mask is used on the face and décolleté every three days.
Reviews
Nastya, 28 years old. My sister and I love natural cosmetics. In the summer, at our parents’ dacha, we choose the ripe vegetable or fruit we like and make masks, lotions and creams from it. And in winter we use what is left after harvesting in the fall. Potatoes help us out every year. This is the best eyelid product. When I drink a lot of liquid at night, in the morning serious bags form under my eyes, I remove them within half an hour, making lotions from it, and then go to work with a fresh look.
Nina, 48 years old. I sometimes make potato masks. I really like that after using them the skin looks rested and refreshed. But I don’t think that using only them you can achieve great results, so I apply anti-aging cream to my face every day, and also thoroughly cleanse my skin of makeup in the evening. I look younger than my age, and my friends talk about it all the time. Potato masks probably also contribute to this.
Rimma Mikhailovna, 54 years old. I love my private house and garden plot. Why waste money on expensive cosmetics when you can make them yourself using ingredients from the garden. As a matter of principle, I don’t plant potatoes, the Colorado potato beetle, planting and harvesting take all my energy. That’s why I buy it in the store for homemade compresses and masks. But compared to other vegetables, it is inexpensive. I really liked the recipe for a potato mask against wrinkles. I read that to be effective, you need to do this mask regularly. I try to apply it to my face and décolleté every week. I began to notice that my old wrinkles had evened out somewhat, and my skin had brightened. There is nothing complicated in its preparation, but according to the recipe you must rest for half an hour after washing off the potato mixture. In the summer, I really appreciate this “time of beauty” and you can take a break from the garden and wake up rejuvenated.
Potatoes are a versatile vegetable that can be used for cosmetic purposes all year round. Masks made from it, when used regularly, eliminate most problems on the face. They can even out skin tone, cure acne, get rid of wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin. Read about how tomatoes affect facial skin and reviews of tomato masks here. Find out how to make mummy cream and face toner from this article.
Pharmacy products
In the fight against rosacea, you can use ointments, creams and gels. Their action is aimed at stabilizing blood circulation, strengthening blood vessels, relieving swelling and inflammation.
The following are especially popular:
They also have therapeutic and prophylactic effects:
- “Dirozeal” is a hypoallergenic and effective drug. With its help, you can hide the formidable pink mesh from rosacea, improve blood circulation, and prevent the emergence of new outbreaks of the disease.
- “Shoulder”. Thanks to a carefully selected composition of ingredients, the product is able to strengthen capillaries, eliminate pigments on the skin, get rid of the callous layer, and relieve the manifestations of rosacea.
The compositions and methods of use are varied, everyone can choose a mask to their taste and depending on the availability of ingredients. Regular use of such a “weapon” against rosacea will help cleanse the face and prevent the reappearance of the ill-fated pink cobwebs.
