How to Use Potatoes to Cure Acne

A potato is much cheaper than Proactiv.

There are hundreds of over-the-counter acne creams and ointments, all promising clear skin within a matter of days. More often than not, these medications fall flat on their sometimes outlandish claims. Occasionally, the best remedies are the natural ones already in your house. There are just as many, if not more, so-called "natural" remedies for acne as there are over-the-counter medications---but you have a lot less to lose trying the home remedies. You save money, and save your skin from coming in contact with even more chemicals.

Things You'll Need

• Potato

Instructions

1. Peel away the skin of a potato. Cut the potato into smaller pieces.

2. Rub one of the small pieces of potato over a problem area on your skin. The acids within the potato help to kill the bacteria and the surface of the potato helps to exfoliate the skin, according to AcneMagazine.com.

3. Repeat for your various acne-prone areas as needed. Afterward, gently wash the area with warm water and a wash cloth.

Tips & Warnings

• Alternatively, you can make a potato poultice to apply to the problem areas.

References

• Acne Magazine: Best Natural Acne Treatments
• Nature's Natural Healing: Acne Remedies