Author: Namratha Gopal
Potatoes are one of the best ingredients used for removing dark spots, blemishes and hyper pigmentation. It is also said that potatoes can contribute in delaying the signs of ageing, prevent acne scars and help in evening out the skin tone thus gives a dewy and natural glow to the skin. This article mainly focuses on the serum that is been prepared using potato. This potato face serum is extremely helpful in soothing the skin, hydrates, tightens the skin, nourishes the skin and is super natural as it gives a healthy glow for the skin. With that said, why invest on expensive serums that are available in the market when you can prepare it all healthy and natural in home? Let’s check out the potato face serum recipe –
Recipe of the Potato Face Serum
Benefits of the ingredients used in the potato face serum
Aloe vera gel
Aloe vera gel is an enriched source of vitamin E, which is a booster for the skin and works amazing in combination with vitamin E oil or capsules. Heals dull skin with its anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It fights aging, reduces fine lines and wrinkles. It also reduces acne and helps replenish natural moisture of skin. Reduces under eye dark circles and dryness. Sleeping with aloe vera gel is an amazing idea for getting clear and glowing skin.
Dehydrated potato powder
It’s often misunderstood that potato powder helps in lightening/whitening the skin tone. There’s no way that any ingredient that matters can help in whitening the skin tone. So please stop running behind any ingredient for whitening your skin tone. Coming to the benefits that the potato powder has is that, potatoes helps in tightening the skin pores and delays the aging signs as they are a rich source of iron, vitamin C and riboflavin. Potatoes are best known to treat dark spots, blemishes and pigmentations. This root vegetable is also known for its benefits that it can provide hydration to the skin. Potatoes also help in treating the dry skin and provide deep nourishment to the skin.
Jojoba oil
Jojoba oil is immensely beneficial when it comes to skincare. It regulates the sebum production which is very important to inhibit the acne breakouts. Jojoba oil is known for its soothing and moisturizing properties. This further reduces the sweat and keeps your skin refreshing. It’s anti-bacterial, non-comedogenic and anti-inflammatory antioxidant product that treats any kind of skincare issue.
Rose water
Rose water is an excellent soothing agent that helps in soothing skin irritation and redness due to its anti-inflammatory properties. The anti-bacterial property of rose water helps reduce acne and also is helps even out skin tone. Rose water has anti-septic and analgesic properties helps prevent and treats skin infection. Rose water helps in treating wrinkles and anti-aging.
Method
Things you need:
- 5 tablespoon of commercial aloe vera gel
- 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil
- 1 teaspoon of dehydrated potato powder (best with its skin)
- (optional) 1 teaspoon of rose water
Directions:
To prepare this potato face serum, take a mixing bowl and add 5 tablespoon of commercial aloe vera gel, 1 tablespoon of jojoba oil, 1 teaspoon of dehydrated potato powder and 1 teaspoon of rose water. Give it a good mix. Can whip it as well to form a fluffy cream-like texture. Tada!! Potato face serum is ready… Store it in the dropper bottle for use.
Usage
To use this potato face serum, take a pea size amount and apply all over the face and neck before you go to the bed. Do this daily consistently to see amazing results.
Note
- Patch test is mandatory before you use this recipe and check if it works for your skin.
- Use the fresh batch as much as possible.
- Discard the usage in case you feel any skin irritation.
- Do not expect instant results.
- Use organic products/ ingredients for best results and to maintain the skin health.
- Can adjust the quantity required as per your needs.
- Keep this serum away from the moisture in order for avoiding the fungus formation.
- Shelf life depends upon the shelf life of individual ingredients.
- This potato face serum suits for all skin types.
- Can add essential oils of your choice and need.
- Can get suggestions from your dermatologists before using this serum especially when you are suffering from any skin related issues.
