How to Make a Potato Face Mask

Last Updated: February 21, 2021

A potato face mask is good for your skin and helps relieve a bad sunburn.^{[1]
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Ingredients

1 small to medium-sized potato
1-1 1/2 cups of flour
1 egg yolk

Steps

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Grate the potato. Or, you can chop it into small pieces. This will restore your skin's natural oil. After that, put the grated/chopped potato into a medium sized bowl.^{[2]
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Mix in the flour. Use a big metal spoon. Stir until well-mixed, but still lumpy.

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Put in the egg yolk. Stir with the same metal spoon until creamy but still a little lumpy.
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Spread a towel on the pillow. That will prevent the mixture from ruining the bed.
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Smear the mixture on your face. Try not to touch it with your fingers. Then wait for about 20 minutes.^{[3]
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Wash it off. Go to the bathroom and wash it all off. Your skin should thank you!^{[4]
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Community Q&A

Question

Can I make a potato scrub for my body?

Community Answer

You can make a potato scrub for your body. They are good for getting rid of dark circles on your skin (under your eyes, for example).
Question

Can I reuse the potato?

Community Answer

No.
Question

Can I use only potato without any ingredients mixed in?

alireza masoudpour

Community Answer

Yes. Potato itself is a great source of antioxidants, which benefit the skin magnificently.
Question

Will this lighten my skin?

Community Answer

Potato may slightly lighten your skin, but the results won't be very noticeable.
Question

Why is it so sticky and almost impossible to apply?

Community Answer

The potato face mask is sticky because the ingredients in it are sticky. It isn't impossible to apply. Be careful, patient and gentle. It will work out.
Question

How long will this mixture keep?

Community Answer

I wouldn't recommend keeping this mixture for longer than about two days.
Question

Are there any replacements for the egg yolk?

Community Answer

There are not any replacements for egg yolk that would work in this recipe.
Question

How often should I use a potato face mask?

Community Answer

Twice a week is a good amount for most face masks. This is because this mask can dry out your skin, to prevent any damage on your skin, so don’t overdo it. Remember, too much of anything can be bad.
Question

How often should I use the potato face mask?

Mehnaz K

Community Answer

Potato is a very blessed ingredient for lightening, but it also makes your skin dry. 2 times a week should be enough, and don't forget to moisturize your skin after any face mask.

Warnings

Try not to get it in your hair. It's really hard to take out once it dries.

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Don't take it off too fast. It won't work as well.

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