Tomatoes are like the unsung heroes in our kitchen or fridge, just sitting there waiting to be used. We put them in pretty much everything we cook. But did you know they're not just for eating? Using tomatoes can actually make your skin healthier and glow!
If you want your face to look radiant, or if you've got sunburn or acne marks, tomatoes can help. They've got properties that can really make a difference. And if you've been out in the sun too long and got a tan you don't want, tomatoes can help with that too.
Ever dealt with dark arms and legs because of harsh weather? Tomatoes can come to the rescue there too! Here are some easy ways to use tomatoes to get flawless hands and legs:
- Slice up a tomato and rub it on your skin. The juice can help lighten dark spots and even out your skin tone.
- Mix tomato juice with a bit of honey and apply it to your skin like a mask. Leave it on for about 15 minutes before rinsing off. This can help moisturize your skin and give it a healthy glow.
- Make a scrub by mixing tomato pulp with some sugar. Gently scrub this mixture onto your skin in circular motions, then rinse off with water. It'll help exfoliate your skin and get rid of dead cells, leaving it smoother and brighter.
So next time you're making a salad or cooking up a storm in the kitchen, don't forget about the amazing benefits tomatoes can offer for your skin!
# Anti Ageing PropertiesTomato juice is very rich in antioxidants and applying fresh tomato paste or juice topically fights off free radicals which prevents premature skin ageing very very effectively.
# For Treating AcneTomato has anti bacterial properties and tomato face packs are amazing to use on acne prone skin. It also does not irritate the skin and greatly helps treat acne. Make the face packs with ingredients that treat acne like turmeric to make the face pack even more effective.
# For Skin LighteningVitamin C in tomato has wonderful skin lightening properties and helps fade scars and blemishes well. You can either apply fresh tomato juice directly on the face everyday night or use it in the form of face pack often. Both will help but try to be consistent to see results.
# For Glowing SkinSince tomato juice is rich in antioxidants, applying it externally as a face pack makes your skin glow. If you don’t have any time for an elaborate facial treatment, just take a tomato, cut in half and rub it all over the face for few minutes and wash it off. You will see a wonderful difference in skin complexion immediately.
# Removes Dark Spots
Tomato face packs are great for removing dark spots as it has wonderful skin lightening properties. If you have dark spots, try using tomato and lemon face pack regularly, it will greatly help. Lemon and tomato is a magic combination for fading dark spots and I would highly suggest you give it a try.
# For Removing SuntanTomato face packs are great for removing sun tan too. You can either use it alone to get rid of suntan or use it long with other soothing ingredients like aloe vera gel. Personally, I use tomato and aloe vera gel combination as it not only removes dark spots but is very soothing on the skin as well.
# For Oily SkinTomato juice can be used for both oily and dry skin. If you have oily skin, try using tomato and multani mask given below, it will remove excess oiliness and will give a nice glow to the face. Try using the pack regularly to get clear and glowing skin, if you don’t have multani mitti, you can use any other clay that you have at home.
# For Dry Skin
If you have dry skin, use tomato, yogurt and besan face pack given below, it is super conditioning and will treat dry skin well. This is one of my favorite face packs and since I have dry skin, I use it often and it leaves my skin smooth and soft.