TikTok has been our main source of entertainment since we’ve been stuck inside for what feels like an eternity. Everyone on Tiktok has been very educational and creative when it comes to their DIY hacks. But there was one trend we couldn’t get enough of using potatoes to treat acne.
Before you go out and buy a sack of potatoes to try this trick for yourself, we asked a few of Glojas experts for their thoughts on using potatoes to treat acne. Continue reading to find out what they had to say about the TikTok craze!
It does, however, shed some light on why people believe it could work. Potatoes contain a high level of salicylic acid. And we know for a fact that salicylic acid helps treat acne. However the so-called “hack” isn’t a miracle cure for acne. What potatoes are good for is zapping the occasional zit; they will not and cannot cure your acne permanently.
It’s safe to say that if you’re allergic to potatoes, you should avoid trying this trend. The same is true for those who are allergic to latex. People with latex allergies may react to potatoes and should always perform a patch test before using this DIY hack on their skin.
Potatoes may not only irritate some people, but they may also delay treatment with more effective products, resulting in wasted time or worse, scarring and untreated acne. Our experts advise those with sensitive skin to avoid this DIY skincare hack, as it may cause unnecessary irritation. It’s best to stick with rejuran, chemical peel, and other treatments that could treat your acne, over at Glojas.
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