Skincare: Skin Lightening Tomato Facial

Generally, a person’s beauty is determined by skin color. Dark patches on the skin affect the confidence levels. To lighten the skin there are many skin whitening creams and Surgical treatments on the market which are too expensive. Along with skin lightening, they also give many side effects. Here is one of the safe and cost-effective skin lightening face pack which is prepared with the ingredients available at home anytime.

All these face packs are prepared by the easily available ingredient at home that is a tomato. Tomato in combination with other ingredients gives magical results on your skin. First, let us see the benefits of tomato on the skin.

BENEFITS
Tomato is a magical fruit which contains a bundle of benefits.

• The antioxidant present in tomato lighten the skin complexion and also protect it from damage.
• Its anti-aging effects remove the wrinkles and age spots on the skin.
• Lycopene present in tomato protects the skin from the sunlight.
• Tomato also balances the oil production.
• It tightens the pores and removes the dead cells.
• Finally, it gives fresh and fair skin.

Here are some tomato face packs for different types of skin issues and types.

TOMATO FACEPACK FOR DRY SKIN
Ingredients:

• Tomato – 1
• Olive oil – 1 teaspoon

Procedure:

1. Take a fresh tomato and cut it into two equal halves.
2. Squeeze the juice into a bowl.
3. To this add 1 teaspoon of olive oil and mix it well.
4. Apply the mixture to the face.
5. Allow it to dry for about 15-20 minutes.
6. Clean it off with warm water.
7. Try this pack twice a week.

The olive oil contains fatty acids which nourish the skin and removes the dryness. Hence, this pack makes your skin soft and moisturized.

TOMATO FACEPACK FOR OILY SKIN
Ingredients:

• Tomato – 1/2
• Cucumber – 1/4

Procedure:

1. Take a fresh tomato and cut it into two equal halves.
2. Squeeze the tomato juice into a bowl.
3. Mash the cucumber well and add it to the juice.
4. Apply the mixture to the face with a cotton ball.
5. Gently massage it in a circular motion.
6. Allow it dry for about 15-20 minutes.
7. Clean it off with lukewarm water.
8. Repeat this twice a week.

Cucumber balances the skin’s ph. It also tightens the pores.This face pack also prevents acne as it gives oil-free skin.

Tomato face pack for blackheads
Ingredients:

• Tomato pulp – 2 tablespoon
• Oats – 1 tablespoon
• Yogurt – 1 tablespoon

Procedure:

1. First, mix the tomato pulp and yogurt in a bowl.
2. Now, add oats to the above mixture.
3. Heat the above mixture on a mild flame and then mix well.
4. Let it cool for some time.
5. Apply the mixture on your face.
6. Leave it to dry for 15 minutes.
7. Clean it off with normal water.
8. Try this pack twice a week.

Oats acts as a cleanser and removes the dead cells and supports the cleaning process. By removing dead cells all the pores will be cleaned. Hence, all the blackheads will be removed.

TOMATO FACE PACK FOR TAN REMOVAL
Ingredients:

•  Tomato – 1
• Lemon juice – 1 teaspoon
• Yogurt – 1 tablespoon

Procedure:

1. Take a fresh tomato and cut it into two equal halves.
2. Squeeze the juice into a bowl.
3. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon and 1 tablespoon of yogurt to the tomato juice.
4. Gently apply the mixture to the face.
5. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes.
6. Clean it off with warm water.
7. Repeat the process twice a week for better results.

All the above ingredients have bleaching properties. Hence, they work effectively in removing sun tan. They also maintain the moisturizing content in the skin.

TOMATO FACEPACK FOR DARK SKIN
Ingredients:

• Tomato – 1
• Yogurt – 1 teaspoon
• Besan flour – 2 tablespoon
• Honey – 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric – pinch

Procedure:

1. Take a fresh tomato and blend it well.
2. To this add the remaining ingredients and stir well to make a smooth paste.
3. Apply the mixture to the face.
4. Let it dry for 15 minutes.
5. Clean it off with normal water.
6. Use this face pack two times a week for better results.

Besan flour removes the dead skin cells and makes the skin brighter. All other ingredients present in this pack makes your skin soft and healthy.

TOMATO FACIAL FOR INSTANT FAIRNESS
Ingredients:

• Tomato – 1
• Turmeric powder – pinch
• Sandalwood powder – 2 tablespoons

Procedure:

1. Take a fresh tomato and cut it into two equal halves.
2. Remove the seeds and blend it well.
3. Collect the paste into a bowl.
4. To this add turmeric and sandalwood powder.
5. Mix the ingredients well to form a thick paste.
6. Apply the paste to your face.
7. Leave it to dry for 15 minutes.
8. Clean it off with lukewarm water.
9. Try this pack thrice a week.

Sandalwood removes the dark pigmentation and gives a wonderful glow to the skin. Turmeric powder enhances the skin complexion.