Most of us like to add tomatoes in salads, sauce, soups, and other forms or eat them raw. Absolutely this is true that tomatoes are full of vitamins, nutrients and have lots of health benefits. But did you know that along with the health benefits tomatoes are also have lots of beauty benefits. Tomatoes are packed with several nutrients like carotenoids, folic acid, vitamin C which can do wonders for your skin and make it smooth and glowing. So if you want to know about the beauty benefits of tomatoes and some homemade face packs keep reading this post.
Benefits of tomatoes for face and skin:
Tomatoes are good for boosting immunity, lowering blood pressure, improve bone health, and have umpteen health benefits. However, if you are looking are healthy and glowing skin you must try this nutritional fruit. It will help to get you glowing skin. Here is the list of the benefits of tomatoes for the skin.
1. Glowing skin:
Tomatoes are rich in vitamin C which is a natural skin brightening agent that will help you to improve your complexion and get you healthy glowing skin. You can apply tomato juice or a slice of tomato on your face.
2. Reducing oiliness:
Tomatoes an ideal ingredient to remove that extra oil from the face due to their natural astringent properties. All you have to do is rub a slice of tomato or apply fresh tomato juice in a circular motion all over the face to expose shiny skin.
3. Helps to prevent acne:
Acne is the most common problem amongst all teenagers and adults and tomatoes are most helpful to get rid of it. Tomatoes contain deep cleansing agents which is helpful in prevent breakouts and minimize acne. It also corrects the skin's pH level.
4. Slowing down signs of aging:
In this busy city life where pollution levels are high can harm the health of your skin in many ways. Aging is a natural process but taking good care of it can be delayed. Tomatoes can be a great help in delaying the process of aging by giving you a healthy and youthful glow.
5. Reduce dark circles:
Having sleepless nights, poor eating habits, and a busy schedule can be the most common reasons for dark circles. Tomatoes are rich in vitamins, sulfur, iron, potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. Tomato work as a natural bleach and helps lighten dark circles.
6. Remove skin tan:
Tomatoes not only contain vitamin C and antioxidants but also have natural skin whitening properties. Which makes it a good natural remedy for removing skin tan. Tomatoes also help to prevent skin dryness caused because of UV rays of the sun.
Homemade face packs:
We see the benefits of tomatoes for skin in the above section. So here are some homemade face packs you should try to get healthy and glowing skin.
1. For dark circles:
Take 1 tsp tomato juice to add few drops of our aloe vera gel to it. Mix it well. And apply this pack to the under-eye area you can apply this all over your face. Wait for 15-20 minutes and then wash your face with cold water. To see the quick results apply this pack once or twice a day.
2. For acne:
To make a face pack for acne you just need 1 small tomato, 4-5 drops of tea tree oil, and 1 tsp jojoba oil. Cut the tomato in half mash it well. Add tree tea oil and jojoba oil in it and mix it well. Apply this pack over your face. Leave it for 10 minutes and then wash with warm water. Use this mask two to three times a week to reduce the occurrence of pimples and acne.
3. For glow:
You just need 1 medium size tomato ¼ tsp turmeric powder and 2 tbsp sandalwood powder. Cut the tomato and scoop out the pulp. Mash the pulp nicely, add turmeric and sandalwood powder, and mix it well. Apply the pack over the face let it dry. And wash your face with warm water. For better complexion use this pack every alternative day.
4. For tan removal:
To prepare this pack you need a tomato 1 teaspoon lemon juice and1 tablespoon of unflavored yogurt. Cut the tomato and squeeze the juice into a bowl. Add lemon juice and yogurt to this. Add this pack to your face wait for 10 minutes and wash it off with lukewarm water. To get better results apply this pack daily or at least use it every alternative day.
Hope you can use this kitchen ingredient to get healthy and youthful skin. Enjoy the benefits of this natural ingredient full of health and beauty benefits.
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