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6 beauty benefits of tomatoes

Tomatoes are full of rich anti-oxidants like lycopene and lutein can contribute to radiant skin and the overall health of our bodies.

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Tomatoes are not just an important part of a healthy diet but also work wonders when applied topically on the skin.

Glowing Skin

Applying tomato juice or rubbing tomato halves on the skin evens out the skin and revives the glow giving you a healthy looking skin. It contains a high amount of Vitamin C, which is known to brighten skin.

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Treat open pores

Add four drops of tomato juice to 1 tablespoon of water and apply it on your face with the help of a cotton ball.

Gently massage your skin with this mixture and leave it on for 15 minutes. Regular application of this will shrink the pore size.

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Prevent signs of aging

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Tomatoes enable the skin to absorb oxygen and prevent the signs of aging. The components can make the skin look younger and healthy with less effort.

A natural sunscreen

According to various studies, tomato contains an antioxidant called lycopene which acts as a natural sunscreen. This provides the skin protection from harsh UV rays.

Act as a stress reliever

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Tomato extract is often used in luxurious body massage oils to combat visible sign of stress on the skin. Tomato extract is also used in eye creams, which, along with other essential ingredients, leaves the eyes looking fresh and revitalized.

Perfect astringent

The astringent properties of tomato make it an excellent choice for combination skin. A pack made from mashed avocados and tomatoes soothes the skin and cleanses it thoroughly to give you a glowing complexion.

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Apply this face pack and wash it off with lukewarm water after 20 to 30 minutes. Tomato contains natural oil reducing and astringent properties while avocado provides an antiseptic and moisturizing effect to the skin.

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