• Skip to main content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
BlackDoctor.org
Where Wellness & Culture Connect

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

  • Conditions
  • Wellness
  • Lifestyle
  • Longevity
  • Clinical Trials
  • Resources
    • Generational Health
    • Top Blacks in Healthcare 2025
    • Hall Of Fame
    • Clinical Trials Resource Center
    • Obesity Resource Center
    • Cancer Resource Center
    • Wellness on the Yard
    • Immunocompromised Care
    • BDO Resource Library
  • Find A Doctor
  • BDO TV
Home / / Sweet Potato: Why It’s The Oily Skin Superfood

Sweet Potato: Why It’s The Oily Skin Superfood

sweet potatoesSweet 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!

Sign Up for the Black Doctor Newsletter!

 

Ingredients 

You May Also Like
Psoriatic Arthritis Can Feel Beyond Your Control. Consider a Different Direction. Learn More Here. Psoriatic Arthritis Can Feel Beyond Your Control. Consider a Different Direction. Learn More Here.

  • 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.
For more beauty DIY tips, visit KissTheChaos.com and follow me on Instagram: @Ooolala_laa
By Derrick Lane | Published December 28, 2014

December 28, 2014 by Naomi MacKenzie

The Latest In

ulcers

UC Ulcers? This Is What Doctors Recommend

An inflamed colon is more than just a minor inconvenience. If left untreated, it can become a chronic problem that disrupts daily life, influencing attitudes, behaviors, and how we navigate the world in general.  Contrary to common belief, ulcerative colitis read more about UC Ulcers? This Is What Doctors Recommend

Norovirus is on the Rise: 7 Symptoms to Look For

A highly contagious stomach bug is making an unwelcome return just in time for the holiday season — and it’s not the flu or Covid. Norovirus, often referred to as the “winter vomiting disease,” has been steadily increasing in the read more about Norovirus is on the Rise: 7 Symptoms to Look For
herbs

These 6 Herbs Are GAME-CHANGERS For Lowering Blood Sugar

One in ten adults across the world is dealing with elevated blood sugar.  And while you’ve probably heard of common medications like Metformin and even GLP-1s for diabetes, it turns out, there are also plenty of natural remedies that can read more about These 6 Herbs Are GAME-CHANGERS For Lowering Blood Sugar
yoga

Can Yoga Really Calm the Shakes? New Science Says Yes

People have involuntary tremors for numerous reasons.  Whether it’s temporary nerves or anxiety, or something more serious like a chronic condition, ‘the shakes’ can be a problem for us all. But when it comes to involuntary tremors that persist, then read more about Can Yoga Really Calm the Shakes? New Science Says Yes
This Reverend Wants to Change How You View Clinical Trials: "We're Not Going to Have Another Tuskegee"

This Reverend Wants to Change How You View Clinical Trials: “We’re Not Going to Have Another Tuskegee”

Reaching Black people on major issues starts with going where they are. Historically, Black churches have been a resource and refuge in their communities, and they’re helping to build trust with clinical trials.   The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI), a read more about This Reverend Wants to Change How You View Clinical Trials: “We’re Not Going to Have Another Tuskegee”
tiny habits

5 Tiny Habits That Secretly Add Years to Your Life

We all know the basics of living longer: eat well, move more, and sleep enough. But what if the real secret isn't significant lifestyle changes? What if it's small, daily adjustments that quietly improve your future health? Recent research from read more about 5 Tiny Habits That Secretly Add Years to Your Life

Primary Sidebar

Subscribe to our newsletter

Icon

Caring for You, Too - Caregiver Workbook

1 file(s) 297 KB
Download

Trending Articles

Stage 4 Lung Cancer: Why I Said Yes to a Clinical Trial

Stage 4 Lung Cancer: Why I Said Yes to a Clinical Trial

This Clinical Trial Is Making HIV Treatment Easier for Black People

This Clinical Trial Is Making HIV Treatment Easier for Black People

A Clinical Trial Extended the Life of Women With Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancer

A Clinical Trial Extended the Life of Women With Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancer

This Reverend Wants to Change How You View Clinical Trials: “We’re Not Going to Have Another Tuskegee”

This Reverend Wants to Change How You View Clinical Trials: "We're Not Going to Have Another Tuskegee"

These Two Women Are Amplifying the Voices of Black Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Survivors

breast cancer
Find a Culturally Sensitive Doctor

Footer

Where Wellness & Culture Connect

BDO is the world’s largest and most comprehensive online health resource specifically targeted to African Americans. BDO understands that the uniqueness of Black culture - our heritage and our traditions - plays a role in our health. BDO gives you access to innovative new approaches to the health information you need in everyday language so you can break through the disparities, gain control and live your life to its fullest.

Connect With Us

Resource Centers

  • Top Blacks in Healthcare
  • Clinical Trials
  • Wellness on the Yard
  • Cancer
  • Immunocompromised Care
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Cookie Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Careers
  • Advertise With Us
  • Advertising & Sponsorship Policy
  • Daily Vitamina
  • TBH

Copyright © 2025, Black Doctor, Inc. All rights reserved.