Potay-toe, Poh-tah-toe: My Weekend Rabbit Hole Into All Things Spud

From puffiness to pigmentation: what potatoes can actually do for your skin

Hello, Gorgeous!

My calendar reminded me that today is International Day of Potato. That inspired me, so I thought I was just going to write a quick post about the benefits of potatoes for skincare (you know, the classic under-eye thing), but three hours later I've discovered a whole world of potato-y goodness that I never knew existed. And honestly? I'm kind of obsessed. Incidentally, National Potato Day is on August 19th so we can gather for potato skins and French fries then.

The potato rabbit hole

It all started when I remembered that potatoes can help with puffiness around your eyes. But then I kept digging and discovered they're also packed with vitamin C for brightening dark circles, gentle acids for exfoliation, and anti-inflammatory compounds that can soothe everything from acne to sunburn. Potato starch naturally absorbs excess oil too, which is perfect if I’m you're dealing with that T-zone situation.

But here's where it gets really interesting: actual beauty brands are final…