Tomato Skin Care Recipes

Tomato has an acidic trait which also contains Potassium and Vitamin C. These two contents in tomato protects the skin from sun damage and some other conditions. These recipes are for all those people who have oily skins, open pores and blackheads. If used regularly, the result will be seen.

    For Glowing Skin;

•  Make a mixture of honey and tomato juice to be applied on your face and neck. Wash it off after 15 minutes, you would see a glowing face in front of the mirror.
• Add 2tbsp tomato juice with 4tbsp curd. Mix very well and apply on your skin. Wash it off after 15 minutes.

     For Removing Sunburn;

• Add 2tbsp tomato juice and 4tbsp buttermilk. Apply the mixture to the affected area of the skin and wash it off after 30minutes.

     To Shrink Open Pores;

• Mix tomato juice with 2 or 3 drops of lime juice. Apply this solution on your face and then wash it off after 20 minutes.

      As Cleanser;

• Mix tomato juice with an equal part of Milk. Store in a bottle which can be refrigerated. This should be used daily. Apply this on your face and neck using your finger tips. Leave it for 15 minutes and then wash it off with water.

     As Toner;

• Smear the pulp of tomato on your face daily. Leave for 1 hour and then wash it off with warm water. This should be done regularly for a greater result.

Beauty Tips

1. Pimple treatment; Prepare a mix of apple pulp and honey. Apply it to your face, let it stay for 15-20 minutes then wash it off with lukewarm water.
   
2. For fairer skin; A natural bleach made of dried and powdered orange peel with milk is very effective. Apply this paste for about 25 minutes and wash off.
3. Do you have a boil or pimple? Apply tomato paste on it. The acids from the tomato paste will soothe the pain from the boil and will speed its healing and recovery.
4. Cut some beet root into small pieces and grind them. Squeeze out the juice and massage it on your face for 5 minutes. Your face will come out glowing.
5. Clean your face thoroughly using any natural cleanser. Apply raw egg white to your face and leave it on for at least 15 minutes. It acts as a good toner.
6. Castor oil is said to be helpful in the growth of eyelashes. Apply it daily on your lashes using a cotton bud and see good results.
7. Boil some dried amla pieces in coconut oil for a few minutes, cool and sieve. Massage hair with this oil regularly for lustrous hair.
8. Boil some oatmeal in a little water. cool it, add some lemon juice and mix it well. Apply it on your face to remove blackheads.
9. An effective way of reducing puffiness under the eyes: Grate a potato, tie it in a piece of cloth and place the cloth over your eyes for about 15 minutes.
10. Grind almonds to a fine powder in a blender. Wet your face, rub on the powder and then rinse well. This will act as a great cleanser for your face.