Tom-may-to, to-mah-to!
Whichever way YOU say it, try using it on your skin to…
-Clear away blackheads
-Fight Acne
-Get glowing skin
-Sooth sunburns
Phew! Yep, tomatoes can do all that. Thanks to a high concentration of vitamins A and C, and AHAs (alpha-hydroxy acids, a natural exfoliant) in this plump red vegetable, the skincare benefits are too numerous not to try it out! Read on for the easiest way to cleanse your skin using tomato.
What you’ll need:
-Washcloth
-Thin slice of tomato with the skin intact on one side (far less messy this way)
What to do:
1. Soak your washcloth in warm (not hot!) water, ring out the excess and apply it over your face, leaving it on for 2 to 5 minutes to open up your pores.
2. Pat your face dry, then take the tomato slice and simply rub it all over your face and neck, making sure to avoid the eye area. Try pushing lightly on any areas you may have blackheads, to really help the juice sink in. Leave this on for 10 to 15 minutes, depending on how sensitive your skin is.
3. After it has sit on your face, re-wet your washcloth with warm water and very gently rub off the tomato juice. Splash your face with water to make sure all the juice is really off. Though the acids in tomato is what’s good for your face, leaving it on for too long can be very irritating.
4. Moisturize, and you’re good to go!
As usual, please remember to test this out on your inner wrist before applying to your face, just in case you’re allergic or have a bad reaction.
Happy cleansing!
By Elizabeth Anne 