Beauty Recipes - Potato Facials and Masks

Sweet potatoes were always considered a remedy for health problems since they're a significant source of vitamin A, beta-carotene, antioxidants that are nourishing for your skin.

Potato-based facial topical treatments are great to soften skin - provides better holding force of moisture, soothes sunburns and leaves skin clean and healthy.

Its anti-aging effect was already demonstrated.
The potato is Nature's version of the face lift, but it can also smooth out wrinkles.
Cut two slices of sweet potato and put them on your eyelids for 10-12 minutes. If you want to apply it to your face, create a facial; grind together 2-3 tablespoons of apple sauce and a medium sized potato.
Leave it on for 15-20 minutes and rinse off with lukewarm water.

You can easily soothe dark, under-eye circles, by wrapping a slice of potato in a sterilized gauze or a thin cloth and placing it on dark circles for 5-6 minutes.

Finally wash off your face, the circles will disappear or at least become lighter.

Did you know that the boiling water of potato can do miracles for your feet too?
Our grannies considered it a real treasure.
I'm sure you've felt the pain when wearing high heels all day long.

After a long party night or working day soak your feet into the starchy water for 15-20 minutes then you can immediately take on your dancing shoes.

Raw potatoes are rich in potassium, which can ease dryness, wounds, insect bites and itchiness.
Apply few slices on the problematic area and leave it for 5-6 minutes. Repeat it several times per day, to reduce the uncomfortable feeling.