Tomatoes contain lycopene, which has antioxidant properties, limits the activity of free radicals, and protects the skin from the effects of ultraviolet rays. In addition, this fruit also contains vitamin C, which inhibits the synthesis of the enzyme tyrosinase – an important factor in the formation of melanin.

Eating ripe tomatoes helps beautify the skin

Eating tomatoes helps reduce the risk of sunburn and skin cancer: In addition to the two typical substances lycopene and vitamin C, tomatoes are also a source of nutrients such as: Potassium ,  vitamin A , vitamin B, magnesium… which have the effect of protecting the skin, preventing sunburn from UV rays. Thereby preventing the development of skin cancer due to exposure to sunlight.

In a study in mice, healthy mice were fed tomato powder for 35 weeks. Then, they were exposed to UVB light 3 times/week. Compared with the control group that did not eat tomatoes, the results showed that mice that ate tomatoes had a lower risk of cancer. In a study in humans, after 10-12 weeks of eating lycopene from tomatoes, the skin was less sensitive to UV radiation.

Eat tomatoes every day to help your skin become healthier and more beautiful.

However, although tomatoes can reduce the risk of sun damage, they cannot replace sunscreen. Therefore, you should not skip the sunscreen step to protect your skin from sunburn and skin cancer.

Wound healing: A 300ml cup of tomatoes contains about 30g of vitamin C. Vitamin C promotes the growth of new connective tissue, helping to speed up the wound healing process.

Some other compounds in tomatoes such as: Lycopene, beta carotene, lutein, vitamin E, vitamin C have anti-inflammatory effects. When applied directly to the skin, these compounds can help relieve pain caused by skin irritation or sunburn. In addition, with a high vitamin C content, tomatoes can help stimulate collagen production. Thereby helping to improve skin elasticity, making the skin firmer.

Anti-aging: Tomatoes are rich in B vitamins, including B1, B3, B5, B6, and B9. These B vitamins have anti-aging properties, reducing age spots, wrinkles, and reducing hyperpigmentation and sun damage.

Eating tomatoes can help the body get more of these vitamins.

Beautify your skin with a tomato mask

Moisturize your skin: Use pure tomato juice, soak a cotton pad in the juice and apply it to your skin. Leave it for about 20 minutes, then rinse with cool water. Alternatively, you can mash the tomato into a paste after removing the seeds, apply the pureed tomato to your skin and leave it for 20 minutes. Then rinse with cool water.

With this method, you can feel your skin softer due to being moisturized immediately after doing it.

Support melasma treatment with a tomato mask: Use tomato juice (or finely crushed tomatoes) mixed with oatmeal (or rice flour, rice bran) to form a thick mixture. Apply evenly on your face and leave it for 20 minutes, then rinse your face with warm water.

More simply, you can cut the tomato into thin slices, then apply the tomato directly to your face. Leave it for about 20 minutes and then rinse with clean water.

Or cut the tomato in half, use the cut side of the tomato to lightly soak it with finely ground sea salt and then apply it to the pigmented skin area. Only use this method when the skin is healthy, without acne inflammation, and without open wounds.

Tomato mask helps treat melasma and brightens skin.

Exfoliate dead skin cells: Exfoliating and removing dead skin cells will help improve the health and appearance of the skin. To create an exfoliating mixture, you can combine 1 teaspoon of sugar with 1 mashed tomato. Then, apply the exfoliating mixture to the body, gently massage to increase the effectiveness.

You should use a tomato mask 2-3 times a week. Although this method does not give quick results, if you persevere, it will improve your skin safely and permanently.

Using a tomato mask for beauty is a natural beauty solution that is quite benign for the skin. Moreover, this method is quite easy to do, can be made at home, is cheap, and is easy to buy all year round. However, due to the slow effect, you need to be persistent, do not give up impatiently. And although benign, tomatoes contain quite a lot of organic acids, which can also cause irritation to sensitive skin and skin that is inflamed.