2006-06-11 09:18:54 · 31 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body
Never heard of useing it to lighten skin but if you get stung my something or burned put a piece of a potato skin on the affected area and then wrap a bandaid over it it will take the pain right away. for real thats what my grandma used to do for me and it really works.
2006-06-24 15:01:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
I haven't heard that there any chemicals in potatoes that lighten the skin, in fact, I would guess it may darken the skin - have you ever seen what happens to a peeled potato that has been left on the counter? It turns black....
I used to use lemons to get rid of freckles on my skin - I found it helped until I went out in the sun again...but if you're careful with using sunscreen when you go outside, you should be able to keep the lighter skin colour.
2006-06-22 20:50:53 · answer #2 · answered by Tammy O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of potatoes doing anything for a skin condition. I have heard of people using a cut potatoe in back of your ear when your getting it pierced to pull the needle all the way out.
2006-06-11 16:22:29 · answer #3 · answered by yourdoneandover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! sure it does. Here's how you do it : Grate a potato and try to remove the juice from it. Then take a cotton woll and with it apply the potato juice all over you face and neck. Wait for about 15 - 20 mins and wash off with cool water. Then PAT dry your face. It'll glow!
2006-06-22 21:16:49 · answer #4 · answered by Lady_Marmalade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only thing I can think of is that potatoes contain starch mostly released in its juices. If you rub a potato on you and let the juice dry you will be left with a light powdery film - almost the consistency of a natural mineral make-up. The problem with this is that unlike mineral make-up which is non-communogenic the starch from potatoes will block your pores and may contribute to outbreaks and acne.
2006-06-21 00:57:59 · answer #5 · answered by crisagi 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Put approximately 1/2" of mashed potatoes on your body for 45minutes twice a day. You'll see the results in no time.
2006-06-21 21:51:07 · answer #6 · answered by jc20155 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of this! Something about using the juices that come out of the potato.Then putting it on the area and it will lighten it.
2006-06-21 00:08:59 · answer #7 · answered by Rx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea I read it in a magazine that putting the potatoe peels on your dark circles really help
2006-06-25 15:20:14 · answer #8 · answered by Suzy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but Irish people are kinda light skinned and they eat a lot of potatoes, so......
2006-06-25 12:48:04 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try it!There is no harm in trying!I think potato has an enzymes that makes your skin whiter and fairer!
2006-06-21 23:44:33 · answer #10 · answered by tutax 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋