Skin10 min
Potato slice: a thin raw slice on dull skin, then a rinse
A thin slice of raw potato is rubbed lightly on dull skin and then rinsed off, with a splash of rose water if you like. It is a short kitchen step. It is not left on to dry, and it is not a bleach.
Why the potato slice is thin and then rinsed
A raw potato slice is mostly water and starch. Cut thin, it glides for a minute over dull skin and is rinsed before that starch dries tight. A splash of rose water in the rinse keeps the finish light and fragrant.
Homes sometimes use potato when the face looks tired. That does not make it a lightening treatment or a cover for pigmentation, acne, or a rash. Rub lightly. Pressing hard only reddens the skin. Patch test if your skin reacts easily, and skip broken skin.
Ingredients
- One small raw potato, sliced thin
- A splash of rose water
- Plain water for the rinse after the potato
How to prepare
- Wash the potato, cut one thin raw slice, and leave the rest covered in the fridge if you will use it soon.
- Keep a little rose water in a bowl for the rinse.
How to use
- Rub the thin raw potato slice lightly on dull skin for about a minute.
- Rinse with water, then pat a splash of rose water.
- Do not let the potato starch dry on the face.
Helpful habits
- A fresh slice glides better than a grey, dried edge. Cut it just before use.
- One thin slice is enough. There is no need to use the whole potato.
Precautions
- Use a thin raw potato slice, rub lightly on dull skin, then rinse.
- A splash of rose water is enough. Do not leave potato starch drying on the skin.
- This is not a lightening treatment. Patch test if your skin reacts easily, skip broken skin, and stop if it stings.
Frequently asked questions
Can I leave the potato slice on until it dries?
- No. Rub lightly, then rinse. Dried starch is not this step.
Will potato make my skin fair?
- No. It is a short rub for dull skin, then a rinse. It is not a lightening treatment.
Can I use a thick cooked potato instead?
- No. The step is a thin raw potato slice, followed by a rinse and a splash of rose water.
