Health and beauty tips

Step 1: Peel one potato and cut it into very small pieces

Step 2: Rub the potato pieces on the areas that your want to lighten so that the juice spreads onto the skin

Step 3: Leave it on for about 20 minutes before rinsing with lukewarm water

An alternative to the above procedure is that you can grate a potato, squeeze out the juice and apply it on the affected area with the help of a cotton pad.

Benefits:

Potato juice has the power to lighten your skin without causing any damage. Potatoes being rich in Vitamin C and infused with antioxidants act as a mild bleaching agent and at the same time remove dead cells from the skin. You can also store the juice in your refrigerator for upto 4 days and leave the mask on overnight for effective results.

Does a potato face mask have any benefits?

Aside from potential effects on skin inflammationTrusted Source, there isn’t much scientific evidence available to support the use of potatoes on your skin.

There are claims that a potato face mask may reduce signs of aging, increase glow, and decrease the appearance of hyperpigmentation.

Still, it’s important to remember that most of these effects are anecdotal. This means they are based on user reviews and not clinical evidence.