Tomatoes aren’t just a kitchen staple — they’re a superfood for your skin. Packed with lycopene, a powerful antioxidant, tomatoes offer natural protection against UV rays, fight premature aging, and even reduce the risk of skin cancer.
Beyond eating them, applying tomatoes topically can bring incredible benefits: they soothe sunburns, tighten enlarged pores, regulate oily skin, combat acne, and visibly brighten your complexion.
Ready for naturally radiant skin? Here’s a simple three-step tomato facial you can do at home!
Step 1: Deep Cleansing
You’ll Need:
Beetroot juice
Tomato juice
Raw milk
Fresh lemon juice
How to Do It:
In a small bowl, mix equal parts beetroot juice, tomato juice, and raw milk. Add a few drops of lemon juice.
Cleanse your face first with a gentle face wash to remove makeup, dirt, and sunscreen.
Apply the homemade cleanser to your skin, gently massaging in circular motions for 2–3 minutes.
Leave it on for another 2 minutes, then rinse off with lukewarm water.
Why It Works:
This natural cleanser removes excess oil trapped in the pores, helps clear blackheads and whiteheads, and soothes irritation.
Beetroot: Rich in Vitamin C, boosts collagen production for firmer, healthier skin.
Tomato: Brightens and tightens.
Raw milk: Deeply cleanses and hydrates.
Lemon juice: Lightens blemishes and evens out skin tone.
Step 2: Gentle Exfoliation
You’ll Need:
2 tablespoons red lentils (masoor dal)
1 small tomato
How to Do It:
Soak the red lentils in 1 cup of water for 7–8 hours or overnight.
Blend the soaked lentils with 1 small tomato to create a grainy scrub.
Apply the scrub to your face, massaging gently in upward circular motions for 3–4 minutes.
Let it dry halfway, then wet your fingers and rub gently to remove the scrub like an ubtan.
Rinse your face with cool water.
Why It Works:
