How Potatoes Can Soothe A Sunburn

Michelle Persad
Updated

When we spotted Bo Oglesbee in Union Square with her cute pixie haircut and clear skin, we had a feeling she was abeauty guru. It turns out, we were right -- this gal has tips and tricks galore.

"I like getting sun, so I use a lot ofsunscreen," the Tory Burch fashion designer told us. "But if I get burnt, I use fresh ground potatoes andput them on my facebecause they're really good for burns."

When pressed for more details, Oglesbee revealed how simple this beauty trick really is. "I just peel a raw brown potato and grind it up. If it's too watery, I mix in a little flour. Then Iput it on my facefor 20 minutes and rinse it off. It soothes the sunburn really well," she said. Where's the closest grocery store?

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Photo/Art: Raydene Salinas

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