We often spend a lot of money on skin creams and facials to get a
glowing skin before any important occasion of party. Why spend on
harmful chemical based products when there is a far more better remedy
in your kitchen? Let us look at some face packs that includes tomato as
its main ingredients to pep yourself in just a couple of minutes.
Tomato is an excellent food good for skin. Eating tomatoes provides
natural sun protection from UV rays as well as promotes youthful skin.
Tomatoes are rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidantthat offers many
benefits for skin including protecting skin from UV rays, delaying skin
aging and protection from skin cancer. Applying tomatoes on skin is also
as beneficial. The humble tomato has cooling properties which soothe
sunburn and also contains astringent properties which tighten large
pores. What’s more, tomatoes have natural acids in them which help
regulate oily skin. Tomatoes also clear acne, deep cleanse pores, fight
premature aging and lighten skin.
1.Tomato Lemon Face Mask for glowing skin
Ingredients
-1/2 ripe tomato
-1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions:
Blend 1/2 a tomato into a smooth puree. Combine the tomato puree with
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice. Using a clean cotton ball, apply the
mixture all over your face. Let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes. When the
time is up, rinse off with cold water. Pat dry. Apply a drop of olive
oil to moisturize.
2.Tomato and Lemon Mask for Acne
Mix mashed tomatoes with a tablespoon of lemon juice and apply it on
your face. Leave it until it gets dry. It is a very effective face pack
to obtain glowing skin, remove skin oiliness and get rid of acne.
Besides this, it also makes your skin supple and tight thereby
preventing premature aging signs.
3.Scrubbing with tomato
Slice the top off tomato. Sprinkle sugar on a small plate, and dip
tomato slice into it. Use the sugar-coated tomato slice to gently
exfoliate your face, in a circular motion. Pay extra attention to areas
prone to blackheads – T zone (forehead, nose and chin). Once your face
is evenly covered with tomato scrub, relax for 10 minutes before rinsing
it off completely with water. Pat dry with a soft towel and follow up
with an astringent and moisturizer.
4.Tomato Mask for Oily and acne skin
If you have oily skin and struggle to keep your face from shining like a
fried papad, tomato is the solution to your agony. Crush a fresh tomato
and strain it. Make a little cucumber juice and add it to the tomato
juice. Apply this juice with a cotton ball daily to control excessive
oiliness and acne.
5.Mask For Smooth skin
Rub tomato directly on face for 5 min than relax for 10 min then again
rub for 2 min then wash your face using normal water. You can rub daily
or weekly twice. You can a pinch of turmeric powder on it (optional).
6.Tomato and Cucumber Face Mask
This face mask is very effective in getting rid of tanned skin. Mix
fresh juice of tomato and cucumber in equal quantities and apply this
mixture on the affected area. Allow it to air dry for 10 minutes and
wash it off with clean water. You will observe significant lightening of
tanned skin.
7.Tomato and Olive oil Mask for dry skin
Cut the tomato into two parts. Squeeze the juice from one half into a
bowl, add a tsp. of olive oil to it and stir the mixture. Now apply this
mixture to your face and leave it on for 15-20 minutes. Wash it off
with warm water. Best for dry skin.