Tomatoes are some of the most amazing ingredients you can utilize to take care of your skin. It is a nutrient packed fruit that has carotenoids, phenolic compounds, vitamin C, and folic acid. These compounds make the tomato a multi-pronged weapon in the fight for good skin health. Tomatoes are antioxidants which can lighten your skin complexion; they have antiaging properties and can reduce winkles; the lycopene prevents photodamage; and it can even remove dead skin cells and tighten pores. Below are some face packs you can use to incorporate tomatoes into your beauty regimen.
Acne Tomato Face Pack
Ingredients
1/2 tomato
1 tsp jojoba oil
3-5 drops tea tree oil
Procedure
- Pulp the tomato and blend with the oils.
- Apply mixture on your face.
- Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water then with cool water.
Frequency
Repeat 2-3 times a week.
Blemish Fighting Tomato Face Pack
Ingredients
2 tbsp tomato pulp
1 tsp honey
Procedure
- Apply the of honey and tomato pulp mixture to your face.
- Leave it on for 15 minutes or until it dries.
- Rinse with lukewarm water.
Frequency
Apply twice a week.
Blackhead Fighting Tomato Face Pack
Ingredients
1-2 tbsp tomato pulp
1 tbsp oats
1 tbsp plain yogurt
Procedure
- Mix the yogurt with tomato pulp.
- Slowly add oats to the mixture.
- Lightly warm this mixture and mix well.
- Let it cool and apply this pack to your face.
- Keep it on for 15 minutes.
- Wash it off with regular water.
Frequency
Use this face pack twice a week.
Combination Skin Tomato Face Pack
Ingredients
1 tbsp tomato pulp
1 tbsp mashed avocado
Procedure
- Mix the ingredients and apply the pack to your face.
- Wait 10 minutes then rinse it off.
- Pat dry with a soft towel.
Frequency
You can use this pack up to twice a week.
Dark Circle Fighting Tomato Face Pack
Ingredients
1 tsp tomato juice
A few drops of aloe vera gel
Procedure
- Carefully apply the mixture to the skin beneath your eyes.
- Let it dry for 10 minutes and then rinse it off.
Frequency
Apply this once or twice daily for quick results.
