We are always in the lookout for ways to help keep our skin looking healthy and radiant. Yes, there are plenty of skin care products to choose from but trying natural skin care treatments may just be what our skin needs. As a matter of fact, one particular ingredient that has been making some rounds in many health and wellness groups is tomato!

Tomatoes are perfect for helping your skin look healthy as it is packed with amazing nutrients like carotenoids, vitamin C, phenolic compounds, as well as folic acid just to name a few. What good does it do for your skin? Here are a few benefits that are worth taking note of:

• The vitamin C in tomato can boost collagen as well as elastin production which help in making it firm and supple to the touch.
• Comes with anti-aging effects when applied directly on the skin. It can reduce the appearance of fine lines, age spots, as well as wrinkles.
• Gets rid of dead skin cells while tightening your pores for a smooth surface.

That being said, you’re probably wondering how to use tomatoes as part of your skin care routine. Well, these tomato face masks are worth trying out.

Tomato and honey

If you are worried about the blemishes that are marring your face, doing a tomato and honey face mask is worth it. Add a teaspoon of honey to 2 tablespoons of tomato pulp and mix thoroughly. Apply this mixture on your face evenly and allow it to set for 15 minutes, or until it has dried. Rinse it off with lukewarm water.

Tomato and avocado

For those who have combination skin, such as dry and oily, oily and neutral, or dry and sensitive, preparing a tomato and avocado mask can help. Combine a tablespoon each of mashed avocado and tomato pulp before applying all over your face. Let it rest for 10 minutes then wash it off afterwards. Pat your skin dry. This face mask is quite useful as it helps regulate the amount of oil your skin is producing.

Tomato and lemon juice

Like it was mentioned before, tomato can help shrink or tighten your pores to help reduce the amount of oil it is producing. For this face mask, add 4 to 5 drops of lemon juice in a spoon of tomato juice then apply evenly on your face. The astringent properties of both lemon and tomato can help shrink the pores on your skin significantly.

Tomato and curd

What other tomato face masks should you try? The combination of tomato and curd makes a good treatment for dull or irritated skin. Simply combine these two and mix thoroughly before applying on your face. Wait for 20 minutes to give this mixture time to do its work. Wash it off afterwards with lukewarm water. Curd is known to contain protein which can help repair your skin, while tomato has a cooling effect on your skin. 

Tomato and aloe vera gel

If the dark circles under your eyes are making you look like a panda already, and you want to alleviate their appearance on your face, mix a few drops of aloe vera gel with a teaspoon of tomato juice. Apply this on the affected area and leave it on for 10 minutes. Rinse it off afterwards.

These tomato face masks are not that hard to do, and because you are using all-natural ingredients, you won’t have to worry about chemicals getting into your skin. Try these ones out for size to see how your skin will fair afterwards.