HOW TO USE POTATO, ALOE VERA TO CLEAR DARK SPOT
POTATO
Method 1 – Potato Slices
Let’s start off with the easiest one. You do not need anything except a potato and a knife for this one. Don’t you just love me for making your life so easy right now?What You Need
- 1 potato
- A knife
How To Use
- Slice up a potato into thin slices with a knife.
- Apply a tiny bit of water to the potato slices to make them wet and place them on the areas with dark spots.
- Leave the potato slices on for 10 minutes.
How Often?
Daily.Method 2 – Potato And Lemon Juice
The combined bleaching properties of potatoes and lemon juice, owing to their rich vitamin C content, make this an excellent home remedy for dark spot removal and skin brightening.What You Need
- 1 potato
- 1 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- A knife
- Cotton balls
How To Use
- Slice up a potato into thin slices and soak them in a cup of boiling hot water.
- Leave the potato slices to soak for half an hour.
- Remove the potato slices and add a tablespoon of lemon juice to the water that is left behind.
- Refrigerate the potato water and lemon juice mixture for an hour.
- Apply the cold mixture directly to the dark spots using a cotton ball.
- Wash off with clean water after 20 minutes.
How Often?
Twice a day, every day.Method 3 – Potato And Honey
The extensive skin care benefits of honey work wonders when combined with potato. They make an excellent face mask that can eliminate those dark spots right off your face.What You Need
- 1 potato
- 1 teaspoon of honey
- A grater
How To Use
- Grate the potato to a fine texture.
- Add a teaspoon of honey to the grated potato (if the mixture is too dry, you can add more honey or a little bit of water to it).
- Apply the mixture as a face mask and leave it on for 15 minutes.
- Wash off with clean water.
How Often?
Every alternate day.WARNING
If you experience any redness or irritation after applying potato on your skin, wash off the face mask and discontinue use immediately.Tips
You can slice or grate up 3-4 potatoes at a time and refrigerate them in an airtight container. That way, you will not have to cut a fresh potato every day and the refrigerated potatoes will have a nice cooling effect on your skin.ALOE VERA
Method 1 – Aloe Vera Gel
Aloe vera gel, taken straight from the leaves, is the best way to get rid of those black spots and any other discoloration.What You Need
- An aloe vera leaf
- A knife
How To Use
- Using a knife, slice away the outer layers of an aloe vera leaf.
- Squeeze the gel onto your fingers and apply it directly to your dark spots.
- Leave the gel on for 20 minutes, then wash off with clean water.
How Often?
Daily.Method 2 – Aloe Vera Gel, Sugar, And Lemon Juice
Sugar acts as an exfoliator to scrape away dead skin cells and the dual bleaching properties of aloe vera and lemon juice work wonders to eliminate your skin of dark spots, thus leaving your skin bright and glowing.What You Need
- ½ cup aloe vera gel
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
How To Use
- Put the aloe vera gel, sugar, and lemon juice in a clean bowl and mix thoroughly.
- With clean hands, scrub the mixture onto your face for 10 minutes, giving extra attention to the areas with dark spots.
- Wash off with clean water and moisturize.
How Often?
Every alternate day.WARNING
- People allergic to latex could experience irritation as a result of coming in contact with the component aloin that is found in the lining of aloe vera leaves. Thus, it is best to wear gloves while extracting aloe vera gel from its leaves.
- If you are allergic to garlic, onion, or tulips, you could be allergic to aloe vera. Do a patch test on the inside of your forearm before proceeding with any of the home remedies listed above.
Tips
- Invest in a potted aloe vera plant to keep at home. This way, you will always have it readily available for all your skin care needs.
- Consume aloe vera gel every day by blending it into a smoothie with another fruit to boost your health and get that natural glow.
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