Tomatoes contain lycopene, which has antioxidant properties and limits the activity of free radicals, protecting the skin from the effects of ultraviolet rays. Tomatoes are also a source of nutrients such as potassium, vitamin A, vitamin B, magnesium… that protect the skin and prevent sunburn.
Tomatoes can also promote the growth of new connective tissues, speeding up the healing process of wounds. Other compounds in tomatoes, such as lycopene, beta carotene, lutein, vitamin E, and vitamin C, have anti-inflammatory effects, improve skin elasticity, and make the skin firmer.
Tomatoes are rich in B vitamins, including B1, B3, B5, B6, and B9. These B vitamins have anti-aging properties and reduce freckles.
Using Tomato Face Masks for Skin Beauty
Hydrating the skin:
– Use pure tomato juice, soak a cotton ball in the juice and apply it to the skin. Leave it on for about 20 minutes, then rinse with cool water.
Treating melasma with tomato masks:
– Mix tomato juice (or mashed tomatoes) with oatmeal (or rice flour, rice bran) to create a paste. Apply it evenly to the face and leave it on for 20 minutes, then rinse the face with warm water.
You can cut thin slices of tomato and apply them directly to the face. Leave it on for about 20 minutes and then rinse with clean water.
Or cut the tomato in half, lightly dip the cut side of the tomato in finely ground sea salt and apply it to the areas of the skin with melasma.
Exfoliating dead skin cells:
You can also combine 1 teaspoon of sugar with 1 mashed tomato in a ratio. Then, apply the exfoliating mixture to the body, massage gently to enhance the effectiveness. It is recommended to use a tomato mask 2-3 times a week.
Using tomato masks for beauty is a natural and gentle solution for the skin. Moreover, this method is easy to do at home, cost-effective, and easy to find the ingredients.
Whitening the skin with tomatoes and honey
Honey contains many antioxidants that prevent and reduce dark spots, melasma, darkening, freckles, and freckles on the skin.
– Wash the tomatoes with salt water to remove bacteria and impurities. Then, cut the tomatoes into small pieces and blend them thoroughly.
– Next, strain the mixture and only keep the tomato juice. After obtaining a cup of pure tomato juice, add 3 teaspoons of honey.
– Clean the skin with water before applying this mixture to the skin. Massage evenly from the inside out for 15 minutes. Then, let the skin rest for an additional 5 minutes and rinse with clean water.