Sweet Potato: Why It’s The Oily Skin Superfood

Sweet potatoes contain omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, zinc and vitamins A, B, C, K and E. Not only does this benefit your internal health, but it also plays a role in your outer beauty. Sweet potatoes treat oily skin, act as a natural toner, heals dark circles, reduces eye puffiness, prevents premature aging and moisturizes skin. Try out this sweet potato facial and see the difference it makes

BONUS: It also goes great on your arms and legs giving them a beautiful smooth texture!

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Ingredients 

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• 1 small sweet potato
• 1 mango
• 5 tablespoons honey

Directions 

1. Poke holes in the sweet potato with a fork.
2. Place it in the microwave for 10 minutes.
3. If you don’t have a microwave, cut up the potato and boil for 30 minutes.
4. Remove the insides of the mango with a spoon and mash up.
5. Repeat with the cooked sweet potato.
6. Mix the mango, potato and honey together.
7. Let mixture cool.
8. Rub all over face and let sit for 10-15 minutes.
9. Rinse.