Potatoes are very healthy and all-rounder.  They contain vitamins B1, B3, B6, and C, potassium, calcium, iron, phosphorus, and copper. Potato juice not only by intake but also works best for the skin when it is absorbed by the skin too. Here are some awesome benefits of potato face pack and its various applications which you can use and have healthy glowing skin.

Benefits of potato juice –

• It helps in getting rid of dark spots, and acne scars and clears the skin.
• Besides lightening the skin, it also brightens it.
• Both eye bags and pigmentation are treated with it.
• It also slows down skin aging by removing wrinkles, and fine lines on the face.

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Homemade 15 effective Potato Face Pack for smooth and healthy skin:

1. Potato curd face pack –
2. Potato and lemon face pack
3. Potato and honey face pack
4. Potato and besan face pack
5. Potato and oats face pack
6. Potato and cucumber face pack
7. Potato and baking soda face pack
8. Potato and strawberry face pack
9. Potato and Multani mitti face pack
10. Potato and egg face pack
11. Potato and almond oil face pack
12. Potato and tomato face pack
13. Potato and turmeric face pack
14. Potato and milk face pack
15. Potato and rice face mask

Homemade 15 effective Potato Face Pack for smooth and healthy skin

1. Potato curd face pack –

You will need –

2 tbsp curd

2 tbsp potato juice

1 tbsp honey

Procedure –

• Add curd and honey into potato juice.
• Stir them and make sure there should not be any lumps in them.
• Apply it to the face by using fingers in a circular motion.
• Leave it for 20 mins and rinse with lukewarm water.

How often –

Two to three times a week.

Why does that work –

Potato treats eye bags and pigmentation. Curd is known for moisturizing skin and also acts as a skin lightening agent. This face pack helps in tightening the skin and is also best for those who have a combination of skin.

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2. Potato and lemon face pack

You will need –

1/2 potato

1 tbsp lemon juice

Procedure –

• Grate the potato and squeeze the juice out using a cotton cloth.
• Take potato juice and lemon juice in a bowl and mix them.
• Apply it using your hand on your face and let it dry.
• Wash it off with water.

How often –

Two to three times a month

Why does that work –

This face pack works best for oily skin. Potatoes absorb excess oil from the skin and reduce the excess secretion of sebum. Lemon juice is rich in vitamin c which makes skin glow.

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3. Potato and honey face pack

You will need –

1 tbsp potato pulp

1 ½ tbsp Honey

Procedure –

• Take potato pulp in a bowl and add honey.
• Give it a stir until it becomes thick inconsistency.
• Apply using a brush and leave it for about 15 mins.
• Wash with cold water.

How often –

Twice a week.

Why does that work –

Potatoes help in achieving even tone by reducing pigmentation. Honey removes dirt from clogged pores and cleanses skin thoroughly. Potato and honey balance each other as potato absorbs excess oil from the skin resulting in dryness of the skin. Honey deeply nourishes the skin and helps in regaining its moisture.

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4. Potato and besan face pack

You will need –

2 tbsp besan (gram flour)

1 tbsp turmeric

3-4 tbsp potato juice

Procedure –

• Take all the ingredients in a bowl and mix them.
• Make a thick paste and add a little bit of water if you want to.
• Gently massage your face and after 15 mins wash off.

How often –

Once a week.

Why does that work –

This is the most effective face mask for all skin types. Besan exfoliates the skin and removes dark spots, dead skin, and facial hairs too. Potatoes and Turmeric are antioxidants and help in rejuvenating the skin cells.

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5. Potato and oats face pack

You will need –

1 small potato

2 tbsp powdered oats

1 tbsp honey

Procedure –

• Grate the potato and add powdered oats, and honey to it.
• Mix them well.
• Apply on your face and neck area using a cotton ball.
• After 20 mins wash off.

How often –

Twice a week.

Why does that work –

Oats removes acne scars and treat pigmentation too. Potatoes slow down the aging process. Potato, oat, and honey together deeply nourish the skin and make it glow. This face mask is effective for combination skin.

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6. Potato and cucumber face pack

You will need –

½ cucumber

1 potato

1 tbsp lemon juice

A little bit of turmeric

Procedure –

• Peel the skin of cucumber and potato and blend them.
• Add lemon juice and turmeric to it and mix.
• Apply the mixture to your face.
• When it dries, wash off with cold water.

How often –

Twice a week.

Why does that work –

Cucumber hydrates skin which is most important in summers. It awakens the skin and treats dark circles too. Potatoes help the skin glow and nourish. Potatoes, lemon juice, and turmeric contain antioxidants making skin clear and achieving an even tone.

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7. Potato and baking soda face pack

You will need –

3 tbsp potato juice

1 tbsp baking soda

Procedure –

• Take the ingredients in a bowl.
• Mix them well.
• Apply the mixture using cotton ball on your face
• Let it sit for 10 mins and then rinse it with water.

How often –

Once a week.

Why does that work –

Baking soda removes dark spots from the skin and brightens skin. Potatoes moisturize skin deeply. This pack clears skin and treats pigmentation.

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8. Potato and strawberry face pack

You will need –

1 small potato

1 or 2 strawberries

Rosewater (optional)

Procedure –

• Cut potato and strawberries small and blend them.
• Strain the juice and add rosewater if you want to.
• Apply on your face, neck, and back of your neck with the help of a brush
• Rinse with lukewarm water.

How often –

three or four times a month. (especially in winters)

Why does that work –

In winters, skin becomes dry and itchy. Strawberries hydrate and make skin soft and supple. Potatoes gently exfoliate the dead skin layer from the skin revealing soft fresh layers.

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9. Potato and Multani mitti face pack

You will need –

2 tbsp potato juice

2 tbsp Multani mitti (fuller’s earth )

Procedure –

• Take all ingredients to a bowl.
• Make a thick paste.
• Apply it to your face and wash it after it dries.

How often –

Once per week

Why does that work –

This face pack is essential in summers. When your skin is dehydrated and oily, Multani mitti absorbs extra oil from the skin and opens clogged pores. Potatoes nourish and hydrate your skin.

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10. Potato and egg face pack

You will need –

1 egg

2 tbsp potato juice

Procedure –

• Separate egg white from yellow and add potato juice to egg white.
• Mix it well till it becomes creamy.
• With a brush, apply it to your face.
• Leave it for 10 mins and rinse with cold water.

How often –

Two to three times in a month.

Why does that work –

This face pack works great for all types of skin. As egg white and potato both are very rich in nutrition, this face pack is a feast for our skin. It makes skin clear, glowing, soft, and smooth.

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11. Potato and almond oil face pack

You will need –

1 ½ tbsp potato juice

1 tablespoon almond oil

One tbsp milk

Procedure –

• Take potato juice and almond oil in a bowl and stir them.
• When the mixture becomes turbid, add milk to it and again mix it for a bit.
• Apply the mixture and let it dry.
• Wash with cold water.

How often –

Once a week.

Why does that work –

Almond oil treat dry skin and acne. It also reduces acne scars and treats dry skin. Potato and almond oil together improves skin complexion and makes it even.

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12. Potato and tomato face pack

You will need –

½ potato

½ small tomato

Procedure –

• Peel the skin of the potato and tomato and cut them into small pieces.
• Blend them well and strain the juice.
• Apply it to your face using a brush.
• Let it dry and rinse it off with cold water.

How often –

Twice or thrice a month

Why does that work –

Tomato reduce the excess secretion of oil. Potatoes and tomatoes both contain anti-aging properties, that’s why this pack is more effective for slowing down skin aging and removing wrinkles.

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13. Potato and turmeric face pack

You will need –

2 tbsp  turmeric powder

1 ½ tablespoon potato juice.

Procedure –

• Add turmeric powder into potato juice and mix it.
• Make a thick paste.
• You can water as per your desired consistency.
• Massage gently your face with paste and wash with lukewarm water.

How often – 

Once a week.

Why does that work –

Potato juice contains anti-aging properties and removes wrinkles. Turmeric contains antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. It also helps in getting rid of facial hairs.

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14. Milk and Potato face pack

You will need –

grated potato

1 tablespoon milk

Procedure –

• Blend grated potato well and add milk to it.
• Mix it and apply it all over your face, and neck area nice and evenly.
• Let it dry and wash it off with cold water.

How often –

Once a week. Do this for about a month and you will see the difference.

Why do that work –

Potatoes are rich in antioxidants and keep skin healthy. Milk moisture and hydrates skin. Milk makes skin soft and glowing. For those who have dry skin, this face pack is more effective.

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15. Rice flour and Potato face mask

You will need –

2 tbsp potato juice

1 tbsp rice flour

1 tbsp honey

Procedure –

• Take potato juice and rice flour in a bowl and mix it until it doesn’t have any lumps.
• Add honey as per your desired consistency.
• Massage it on your face gently in a circular motion.
• Wash it with lukewarm water.

How often –

Once a week.

Why does that work –

Potato reduces tan skin and lightens it. Rice flour exfoliates and sloughs off the dead skin. Honey protects the skin from becoming dry and nourishes it.

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Potatoes themselves are very nutritious and healthy. But when they are mixed with other natural ingredients, they become more effective. These packs are not going to work overnight. You have to be persistent and repeat them until you see the results.

These are all-natural products, so there are fewer chances to have any side effects. But still, you should test the pack on your hand before applying it to your face as well as consult with your doctor.