Home Remedies: THIS is how you can use tomato for skincare

Most people are unaware of the skincare benefits of tomatoes. Tomatoes are rich in nutrients like carotenoids and folic acid and vitamin C and other such minerals and compounds which can work wonders for your skin. It's rich in antioxidants which help lighten your skin tone and accelerate the process of healing of damaged skin and it also reduces the impact of ageing. Tomatoes are known to have anti-ageing properties and reduce wrinkles and fine lines and accelerate the production of elastin and collagen in the skin. This makes the skin more firm and soft. It's also known to cleanse the skin and unclog pores and tighten them. If you have visible pores, some tomatoes can help to reduce the visibility of these pores. It can also cleanse your skin and remove acne and scars and helps balance the pH levels of your skin.

Moreover, tomatoes are known to suit all skin types and even if you have sensitive skin, tomatoes are not harsh on the skin and are gentle on the skin. This magical fruit is essential for your skincare and you can always add a few basic tomato home remedies in your skincare routine for healthy skin.

Here are some tomato face mask recipes:

1. Mix 2 tablespoon of tomato pulp with equal amounts of curd and add a few drops of freshly squeezed lemon juice and mix well. Apply this mixture all over your face and let it sit for up to 20 minutes before you wash it off.

2. Mix two tablespoons of tomato pulp with one tablespoon of honey and make a smooth paste. Apply this on your face and let it dry before you wash it off with lukewarm water. Do this twice a week for the best results.

3. Take 2 tablespoons of fresh tomato juice and mix it with half a spoon of aloe vera gel. Use this paste to lighten the dark spots and dark circles. Let this paste stay for up to 20 minutes before you wash it off with only water.

4. Mix 2 tablespoons of sandalwood with 4 tablespoons of tomato juice. Make a smooth paste and avoid lumps. Apply a thin layer of this paste all over your face and let it dry. Rinse with lukewarm water and moisturize your face.

5. Take 2 spoons of tomato juice and 3 spoons of gram flour and one spoon of honey and one spoon of curd. Mix all these ingredients together and make a thick paste. You can add a pinch of turmeric in this as well. Apply a thick layer of this paste all over your face and let it dry. Rinse with warm water.