DIY Tomato Gel for Face to Remove Dark Spots, get Glass Skin & Treat Oily Skin

Tomato is one of the fruits that has found its place in the beauty world and made its mark. It is a versatile kitchen staple that not only tastes good but also comes with myriad health and skin benefits. The tomato is the berry of the plant Solanum Lycopersicum, which is power-packed with nutrients like phenolic compounds, vitamin C, folic acid and carotenoids. Tomatoes have proved their worth in the beauty fraternity by treating many skin problems like acne, blemishes, dark spots, blackheads, and the list is never-ending! If you were surprised that tomatoes can do this, then wait until you read further. Today we will learn how to prepare & use Tomato gel for skin.

DIY Tomato Gel for Face and Skin

Method 1 – Tomato Gel using Tomato Powder

You will need:

• Tomato powder – 2 teaspoons
• Aloe vera gel- 4 tablespoons
• Lemon essential oil- 3-4 drops
• Tea tree oil- 2-3 drops

How to make Tomato Face Gel:

• Mix 2 teaspoons of tomato powder with 4 tablespoons of aloe vera gel. 
• Add a few drops of lemon essential and tea tree oil to this concoction.
• Mix all the ingredients well to form a gel. 

Advice: You can store the leftover tomato gel in the form of ice cubes and use it to prepare the tomato gel whenever required. 

Method 2 – Tomato Gel using Tomato Juice

How to make Tomato Face Gel:

• Squeeze out juice from 1 medium sized tomato.
• Mix the tomato juice with 4 tablespoons of Aloevera Gel & add a few drops of tea tree oil to it.
• The gel is ready to use. You can store the gel for 3 days in refrigerator.

How to use Tomato Gel for Glowing Skin :

• Dab your fingers in the tomato gel and gently apply the gel over your face. 
• You can also use a cotton ball to apply the gel on your face. 
• Gently massage the gel on your face for 2 minutes and let it sit for about 10-15 minutes. 
• Wash your face with water. 
• Repeat this process thrice a week to reap maximum benefits. 

Also Read: DIY Tomato Face Packs for Glowing Skin

Benefits of Tomato Gel for Face and Skin:

• Curb Acne: The acidic properties of tomatoes along with vitamins A, K, and C can help in reducing and clearing the acne from your face. Application of tomato can help in drying the acne and hence reduces the acne. 

• Prevent Sun Damage: Lycopene, a natural ingredient found in tomatoes can boost our skin’s sun protection factor( SPF). This, in turn, prevents our skin from the harmful UV rays of the sun, which can result in many skin problems. 

• Get rid of Blackheads: Tomatoes are one of the best natural remedies to get rid of blackheads. The astringent property of the tomato helps in shrinking large pores which keeps the blackheads at bay. 

• Reduce Skin Irritation: Harmful chemical products or sometimes allergies can cause bad skin irritation. Tomatoes are packed with numerous anti-inflammatory compounds like beta carotenoids, lutein, etc. which help in soothing the irritated skin. 

• Glowing Skin: Vitamin C is a natural skin brightening agent and tomatoes are loaded with it. Applying tomato gel daily on your face will help in obtaining the skin that glows brightly. 

• Help fight wrinkles: With age, our skin starts taking a toll. Tomatoes have lycopene that boosts collagen and helps in making your skin look young. It helps in the production, growth, and regeneration of skin cells. 

• Get Smooth skin: We all desire soft and smooth skin. Tomatoes have enzymes that offer exfoliation benefits and aid in removing the dead skin cells. This helps in achieving the supple skin. 

• Reduce Dark Spots: Bad acne can leave stubborn dark spots. Tomatoes have phenolic compounds that can help in removing these dark spots. It naturally adds a glow to your skin. 

Also Read: Tomato Ice cubes for Skin