Ordinary potato: 6 things that make it so useful for women's health and beauty

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Sweet potatoes boast an impressive nutritional composition. Containing more potassium than bananas and as much vitamin C as lime, potatoes help keep the body in great shape. Boiled, baked or mashed, it perfectly complements a healthy diet. Plus, it's especially good for women.

Health Benefits

Still not sure? Here are 6 more reasons to choose potatoes:

• Treats premenstrual symptoms– some studies show that drinking potato juice can help ease the anxiety associated with premenstrual syndrome in some women. Scientists say that this positive effect is largely due to the high content of tryptophan in potatoes.
• Helps lighten dark circles – potatoes can help lighten dark circles under the eyes and slightly reduce puffiness. Just cut the potatoes into large pieces. Wrap the piece in a cloth and place it on dark circles for 20 minutes. Potato enzymes help reduce inflammation and tighten skin.
• Removes dead skin cells – you can also use antioxidant-rich potato skins to gently exfoliate dead skin cells from your face.

< li> Reduces wrinkles – vitamin C in potatoes helps reduce signs of skin aging. Simply apply fresh potato juice or finely mashed potatoes to the wrinkles. Wait 20 minutes before rinsing.

• Heals sunburn – Potatoes' powerful antioxidants can help repair sun-damaged skin. Just lay out cold potato slices and leave them on the affected areas.