You may not know, but Tomatoes are an active ingredient used in making a range of cosmetic items. As tomatoes are rich in antioxidants and other nutrients, it is helpful for a range of skin-related concerns. Besides the rich water content and fruit acid, it has an amazing skin lightening effect that most of us aspire for.
What makes tomatoes more useful for skin care is that it has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial features which prove effective against acne, fungi, and other skin disorders.
So, how do you use tomato for skin lightening? Here are several tips and ways to use tomato and gain a lighter skin tone. Let’s get started:
Milk and tomato lotion:
The simplest way to use tomato for skin lightening is to prepare a lotion from it and apply it to the skin. Squeeze a tomato and mix it with an equal amount of milk. Apply this lotion on the skin twice and see the results. If you are religious in following the skincare routine, you will have a long-lasting skin lightening effect.
Fresh tomato wipes:
For people who suffer from post-acne pigmentation or current acne breakouts, you can use tomato as a wipe on your face. A fresh tomato is amazing to use on the skin for lightening effects. Cut a fresh tomato and rub it on your face and then wipe it downwards. The tomato provides natural moisture to the skin. The bleaching effects of the tomato work on the skin, lightening the skin scars while the calming effects work on soothing the future breakouts.
Tomato puree face mask:
If you think that the effects of wiping your face with tomato are not sufficient, you can consider using a tomato puree mask. Puree tomato and apply the puree as a face mask. Let it dry on the face and then wash it off using lukewarm water.
Tomato juice and yeast solution:
Mix tomato juice with a tablespoon of dry yeast. Let the yeast activate. It will take at least two hours after which the solution will grow twice in size. Apply the solution on your face and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Wash it with lukewarm water.
Combo solution:
Mix one tomato puree, some cottage cheese, a spoon of vegetable oil and one tablespoon of water, mix it well as apply as a face mask. Wash it off with lukewarm water and enjoy the effects.
These are some of the amazing ways to use tomato for skin lightening. Even the dermatologists claim tomato as a natural way to achieve skin lightening effects.
