How To Use Potatoes For Pigmentation And Skin Whitening?

By Yashika Goel
19 Mar 2025, 12:00 IST

Do you want to reduce dark skinn spots and pigmentation? Potatoes have natural bleaching properties that help brighten the skin and give a natural glow. Tap to read the effective ways to use potatoes for skin pigemation.

Potato juice toner

Grate potatoes and extract the the potato juice. Apply the potato juice directly onto your skin using a cotton pad and rinse it after 15-20 minutes.

Potato slices

Take the chilled potato and slice it into thin rounds. Gently rub this on the affected areas and rinse it after 15-20 minutes. Thishelps remove skin tanning.

Potato and lemon mask

Mix equal parts of potato and lemon juice. Apply it for 15 minutes and rinse with cold water. This is perfect for oily skin.

Potato and honey pack

Blend potato and honey into a smooth paste. Apply it to your face for 20 minutes and rinse with lukewarm water. This helps redyuce dark skin patches and is good for dry skin.

Potato and raw milk

Combine potato juice and milk together and apply it for 20 minutes. Milk is rich in lactic acid that helps brighten the face.

Potato and turmeric

Combine potato juice with a pinch of turmeric and a tablespoon of yoghurt. Apply it to your face to reduce dark skin spots.

Potato ice cubes

Pour freshly extracted potato juice into an ice tray. Use it on the face daily to reduce skin pigmentation and puffiness.

Information credits

This information is taken from the NationalInstitutes of Health (NIH). However, it is always advisable to do a proper patch test before applying it directly to your face.