The best potato face masks

The legendary Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt, also used face masks. Different countries had their own beauty secrets. In Egypt, masks made from clay, honey and milk were popular; in India, a tonic made from saffron and rose water; in medieval Europe, masks were made from crushed wheat grains and warm water. Since ancient times, Russian women have used cream, sour cream, honey and butter in skin care. Soviet magazines for women published recipes for masks with potatoes, which were popular among housewives and actresses. And now, despite the huge variety of skin care products, natural cosmetics are very popular.

Beneficial properties of potatoes for the face

The chemical composition of potatoes depends on the variety, growing and storage conditions. On average, it contains 75% water, 18% starch, minerals, vitamins B, C and K and dietary fiber. Ascorbic acid is essential for maintaining healthy skin. Thanks to the effects of B vitamins, it becomes moisturized and smooth. Copper, potassium, calcium, phosphorus and iron promote tissue regeneration. Potatoes remove dark circles under the eyes, age spots, smooth and brighten the skin.

The use of potatoes in cosmetology

Raw potatoes remove bags under the eyes. To do this, place thin potato slices or grated vegetable mush wrapped in gauze on your eyelids for 15-20 minutes. Such masks get rid of wrinkles, make the skin more elastic, and whiten it.

Potato juice quickly heals scratches, acne wounds, and restores the natural complexion. Starch (potato flour) is suitable for all skin types, and due to the minerals and vitamins it contains, it improves fat metabolism and blood circulation.

What skin problems do potato masks help with?

Masks are suitable for any skin type. First, the facial skin is cleansed with special cleansers or a soft sponge. Use potato juice, raw or cooked vegetable:

1. Dry skin is hydrated by the high water content of raw potatoes.
2. Pigment spots are lightened, and the natural color is restored due to the high content of starch and vitamin K. Use mashed potatoes with a small amount of milk.
3. Masks restore oily skin that loses its elasticity thanks to vitamins B and C. They control the functioning of the sebaceous glands, regulate the production of collagen and elastin, and narrow pores.
4. Potatoes soothe and heal skin prone to inflammation and acne thanks to choline and selenium. These microelements stop the spread of infections and strengthen local immunity.
5. Lutein in potatoes enhances skin hydration and protects it from photoaging due to sun exposure.

Making masks at home

Preparing the mask takes a little time. To do this, you need to grate or boil the potatoes and add other necessary ingredients.

Attention! To make the vegetable cook faster, cut it into thin slices.

Ready-to-use potatoes are applied directly to the skin or first wrapped in gauze.

From raw potatoes

It is better to apply such masks while lying down.

You will need raw potatoes:

1. The washed and peeled tuber is crushed on a medium or fine grater.
2. Place in cheesecloth and squeeze out the juice.
3. Then the mass is applied in a thick layer to the face.
4. Cover the hair, ears and neck with a towel into which the potato juice will be absorbed.
5. After 30 minutes, the mask is removed, the residue is carefully washed off with warm water, and the face is blotted with a napkin.

The second option is with raw potatoes and cucumber:

1. Washed and peeled vegetables are chopped on a medium or fine grater.
2. Place in cheesecloth and squeeze out the juice.
3. Then the mass is applied in a thick layer to the face.
4. Cover the hair, ears and neck with a towel into which the potato juice will be absorbed.
5. After 15 minutes, the mask is removed, the residue is carefully washed off with warm water, and the face is blotted with a napkin.

To get rid of dark circles under the eyes:

1. The washed and peeled tuber is crushed on the finest grater.
2. Place in cheesecloth and squeeze out the juice.
3. Then the mass in gauze is placed on the eyelids - 1 tbsp. l. for each.
4. After 15 minutes, the mask is removed, the residue is carefully washed off with warm water, and the eyes are blotted with a napkin.

From boiled potatoes

This mask is made from several ingredients that are thoroughly mixed. Its consistency becomes cream-like, so it is convenient to apply it with a flat brush.

You will need:

• 1 tbsp. l. mashed potatoes;
• 1 tsp. honey;
• 1 egg yolk;
• 1/3 tsp. vegetable oil.

Preparation:

1. The washed and peeled tuber is boiled, mashed into a puree and cooled until warm.
2. Then add honey, yolk and butter, mix thoroughly.
3. The mask is applied to the face for 10 minutes, after which it is gently washed off with warm water in a circular motion.

Second option:

• 2 tbsp. l. mashed potatoes;
• juice of ½ lemon.

Preparation:

1. The washed and peeled tuber is boiled, mashed into a puree and cooled until warm.
2. Then add lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
3. The mixture is applied to the face for 10 minutes, after which it is gently washed off with warm water in a circular motion.

The eye mask contains:

• 2 tbsp. l. mashed potatoes;
• 1 tsp. heavy cream.

Preparation:

1. The washed and peeled tuber is boiled, mashed into a puree and cooled until warm.
2. Add cream and mix thoroughly.
3. The mask is applied to the eyelids for 15 minutes, after which it is gently washed off with warm water in a circular motion.

From potato juice

Squeeze the juice from a grated vegetable or simply wipe your face with a circle of raw potatoes:

1. The vegetable is washed and peeled, passed through a juicer or chopped on a fine grater and the juice is squeezed out through cheesecloth.
2. First, wash with potato juice, applying it several times to the entire face, including the area around the eyes.
3. Then wash with warm water, and at the end of the procedure with cool water.
4. The skin is gently blotted with a towel.

For the second version of the mask you will need:

• 1 tbsp. l. potato juice;
• 1 tsp. lemon juice.

Preparation:

1. The root crop is washed and peeled, passed through a juicer or crushed on a fine grater and the juice is squeezed out through cheesecloth.
2. Add lemon juice, mix and apply to face.
3. After 10 minutes, the mask is carefully washed off with warm water in a circular motion.

An eye mask is made from 2 tbsp. l. potato juice:

1. The washed and peeled tuber is washed and peeled.
2. Pass it through a juicer or grind it on a fine grater and squeeze the juice through cheesecloth.
3. Cotton pads are moistened with juice and placed on the eyelids for 15 minutes, after which they are gently washed off with warm water.

For pigment spots

For such masks, take white tubers, which quickly boil.

First option:

1. The washed and peeled tuber is washed and peeled.
2. Cut into thin slices, which are applied to age spots for 5 minutes.
3. After this, rinse the face with warm water.

For the second mask you will need:

• 2 tsp. mashed potatoes;
• 1 tsp. lemon juice;
• 1 tsp. milk;
• 1 tsp. cottage cheese.

Preparation:

1. The washed and peeled tuber is boiled, mashed into a puree and cooled until warm.
2. Then add lemon juice, milk, cottage cheese and mix thoroughly.
3. The mask is applied to the face for 10 minutes, after which it is gently washed off with warm water in a circular motion.

The third option is with potatoes, flour and parsley:

1. The washed and peeled tuber is ground in a blender with parsley leaves.
2. Add 1 tbsp. l. any flour and mix thoroughly.
3. Apply to the face for 20 minutes and then rinse with warm water.

For dry skin

Raw potato juice can cause even more dryness and irritation of the skin, so mashed boiled tubers are used in these masks.

For the first mask you need:

• puree from one tuber;
• 5 ml warm olive oil;
• egg;
• flour or bran.

Cooking process:

1. The washed and peeled tuber is boiled, mashed into a puree and cooled until warm.
2. Add butter, beat the egg until smooth and mix thoroughly.
3. To thicken, add a little flour or bran and mix again.
4. The mask is applied to the face for 30 minutes, after which it is gently washed off with warm water in a circular motion.

The second mask includes:

• puree from one tuber;
• chicken yolk;
• 1 tbsp. l. fat milk.

Recipe:

1. The washed and peeled tuber is boiled, mashed into a puree and cooled until warm.
2. Add the yolk and milk and mix thoroughly.
3. The mixture is applied to the face for 30 minutes, after which it is gently washed off with warm water in a circular motion.

For the third mask you will need:

• puree from one tuber;
• 2 tbsp. l. freshly squeezed fruit or berry juice;
• 1 tbsp. fat milk.

Preparation:

1. The washed and peeled tuber is boiled in milk, mashed into puree and cooled until warm.
2. Add juice and mix thoroughly.
3. The mixture is applied to the face for 15 minutes, after which it is gently washed off with warm water in a circular motion.

For oily skin

Such masks exclude the use of fatty, oily products.

First option:

• 1 tbsp. l. potato juice;
• 1 tsp. lemon juice;
• wholemeal flour or bran.

Recipe:

1. The washed and peeled tuber is washed and peeled, chopped on a fine grater and the juice is squeezed out through cheesecloth.
2. Pour in lemon juice and mix thoroughly.
3. To thicken, add a little flour or bran and mix again. The mask should be quite liquid, but not run off your face.
4. It is applied to the face for 10 minutes, after which it is gently washed off with warm water in a circular motion.

For another mask you will need:

• puree from one medium tuber;
• 1/3 banana pulp.

Preparation:

1. The washed and peeled tuber is boiled, mashed into a puree and cooled until warm.
2. Add mashed banana and mix thoroughly.
3. The mixture is applied to the face for 20 minutes, after which it is gently washed off with warm water in a circular motion.

The following mask contains:

• 2 tbsp. l. potato juice;
• oatmeal flour.

Recipe:

1. The washed and peeled tuber is washed and peeled, chopped on a fine grater and the juice is squeezed out through cheesecloth.
2. Add flour to the slurry at a ratio of 1:1 and mix thoroughly.
3. The mask is applied to the face for 20 minutes, after which it is gently washed off with warm water in a circular motion.

Precautions and contraindications

In order for the mask to be effective and not cause harm, you must follow simple rules:

1. Do it 1-2 times a week so as not to overload the skin.
2. Apply masks containing lemon juice for the first time for 10 minutes. If burning or redness does not begin, the duration of the procedure can be gradually increased to 30 minutes.
3. To avoid allergies, apply a small amount of the mixture to the inside of the forearm for 20 minutes. If the skin reacts calmly, you can use a face mask.

Contraindications: allergy to any ingredient in the mask, presence of skin diseases, open wounds, acne, severe vascular network.

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Reviews

Many women report positive results after using potato masks.

Elena, 37 years old: «Since I was 15, I had inflamed, oily skin and constant acne. I stopped drying out my face with toners and squeezing out pimples, and the situation began to improve. I also make masks from raw potatoes, leave it on my face for an hour, then wash it off with water. The skin becomes matte, pores narrow, blackheads disappear. I recommend to everyone!"

Anna, 33 years old: “I’ve been using this mask since I was 16 years old; a cosmetologist recommended it to me. I put raw grated potatoes in gauze on my face for 20 minutes, then wash off the juice. The skin becomes matte, elastic, small wrinkles are smoothed out. I often make this mask.”

Nadezhda, 42 years old: “I make a mask with mashed potatoes and vegetable oil. The skin becomes soft and silky.”

Conclusion

Potato face mask copes with acne, dryness and irritation of the skin, wrinkles and age spots. To do this, use recipes with raw or boiled potatoes and various additives to them. But do not forget about precautions - there is a risk of allergic reactions.