5 Beauty Products Made From Tomatoes

Together with other ingredients, tomatoes are excellent for healing and peeling your skin. Plus, they can even strengthen your hair.

Tomatoes are very popular worldwide, they taste delicious and are also very healthy. Various tomato beauty products  are also excellent for nourishing skin and hair.

Tomatoes are characterized by a lot of lycopene, which also gives them their characteristic color. Lycopene has a strong antioxidant effect. In addition, tomatoes provide moisture and provide vitamins,  minerals and fiber.

Today we introduce you to various cosmetic treatments  made from tomatoes  that can keep your skin and hair young.

Try them out!

1. Mask against acne from tomatoes

Tomatoes have an astringent effect and therefore regulate sebum production, which is excellent for preventing pimples. In addition, vitamins A, C and lycopene balance the pH of the skin.

ingredients

• 1 ripe tomato
• 1 tablespoon of oatmeal (10 g)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice (20 ml)

preparation

• Put the tomato in a blender and puree it with the oatmeal and lemon juice.
• If the mixture is too thick, add a little water until it becomes creamy and smooth.

application

• Thoroughly cleanse your skin in the evening and apply this face mask. After 20 minutes of action, you can wash them off with water.
• Repeat the treatment three times a week.
• Remember, lemon can cause skin spots when exposed to the sun, so you should only use this mask in the evening.

2. Hair strengthening treatment

The antioxidants contained in tomatoes also care for the hair and give it new shine. In particular, dull hair that has been damaged by dyeing, heat treatments or environmental factors will benefit from this treatment.

This strengthens the hair, stimulates  blood circulation and thus prevents hair loss. 

ingredients

• Juice of 2 ripe tomatoes
• 1/2 avocado
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (15 g)

preparation

• Juice the tomatoes and mix the juice with the avocado and coconut oil.

application

• Divide your damp hair into sections and apply the mixture from roots to ends.
• Cover your hair with a shower cap and leave the product on for 20 minutes.
• Then, rinse the hair with water.
• Apply this treatment once a week.

3. Peeling from tomatoes

Tomatoes contain natural acids and therefore have a peeling effect. You can use it to remove dead skin. 

We recommend combining it with oatmeal to create a natural face mask.

ingredients

• 2 ripe tomatoes
• 3 tablespoons of oat flour (30 g)

preparation

• Puree the tomatoes and mix them with the oatmeal.
• If you want a finer texture, you can use the stand mixer or blender for this.

application

• Apply the mask in gentle circular motions and let it work for 10 minutes.
• Then rinse with water.
• Use this scrub twice a week.

4. Protective hand cream

Tomato juice and glycerin make a great cream that softens and moisturizes your hands. You can also use it to prevent premature signs of aging.

The ingredients are characterized by antioxidants and amino acids and  thus support cell renewal. 

ingredients

• 1 ripe tomato
• 2 tablespoons of liquid glycerin (20 ml)

preparation

• Puree the tomato and mix it with the liquid glycerin until a thick paste is formed.

application

• Apply the product to your hands and let it sit for 20 minutes.
• Wash it off and repeat the process at least three times a week.

5. Treatment against varicose veins

The topical use of tomatoes can also be helpful in preventing varicose and spider veins.

The nutrients stimulate blood circulation in the affected areas  and reduce inflammation.

ingredients

• 3 ripe tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon of aloe gel (15 g)

preparation

• Puree the tomatoes and mix all the ingredients together.

application

• Apply the remedy to the affected areas and let it work for 40 minutes.
• Wash it off and repeat the treatment 3 to 5 times a week.

Did you know that tomatoes are excellent for cosmetic treatments? They are cheap and very effective, see for yourself!