The hunt for miracle ingredients for the skin has led me to a surprising destination – tomatoes! If you find this surprising, wait till you try it and see the results.
This fruit (yes, it’s a fruit!) contains wonderful nutrients, such as phenolic compounds, carotenoids, folic acid, and vitamin C. Its benefits for the Different Face Types are as follows:
- Its antioxidant and antityrosinase activities are often utilized to lighten the complexion and also protect the skin from damage.
- It exerts anti-aging effects when applied topically, fading away fine lines, wrinkles, and age spots.
- It contains lycopene that provides protection from photodamage.
- Vitamin C improves the collagen and elastin production in the skin, making it supple and firm.
- Tomato pulp is antibacterial and antifungal in nature.
- It balances the skin’s pH levels, which in turn balances the natural oil produced by the skin.
- It removes dead cells and tightens pores.
With such a wide range of benefits, tomatoes can be used for different Face types to solve various issues. You must be wondering how to make tomato face pack at home. Here are some ways how tomatoes can be used for different skin types and issues.
Homemade Tomato Face Packs:
1. Tomato Face Pack For Acne
You Will Need
- 1/2 tomato
- 1 teaspoon jojoba oil
- 3-5 drops tea tree oil
What You Have To Do
- Pulp the tomato and mix the oils in. Blend them well.
- Apply this mixture on your face and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Rinse with lukewarm water first and then with cool water.
How Often You Should Do This
Repeat this 2-3 times a week.
Why This Works
Jojoba oil gets easily absorbed into the skin and hydrates it. This controls the excess oil that is being produced by the skin and clogging the pores . Tea tree oil is an antiseptic that clears the infection and the resultant acne.
2. Tomato Face Pack For Blemishes
You Will Need
- 2 tablespoons tomato pulp
- 1 teaspoon honey
What You Have To Do
- Apply the mixture of honey and tomato pulp on your face.
- Leave it on for 15 minutes or until it dries.
- Rinse with lukewarm water.
How Often You Should Do This
Apply this face pack twice a week.
Why This Works
While tomato lightens the blemishes, honey aids the healing process by supplying essential nutrients and antioxidants.